How To Fix K8018 - Only use those price indicators that are intended for plan prices

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K8 - CO Planning: Messages for Function Group KAPP

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Only use those price indicators that are intended for plan prices

What causes this issue?

In the "Plan price indicator" field you entered an indicator that
applies only to actual prices.

System Response

The entry is rejected.

How to fix this error?

Choose a valid plan price indicator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K8018 - Only use those price indicators that are intended for plan prices ?

  The SAP error message K8018, which states "Only use those price indicators that are intended for plan prices," typically occurs in the context of cost planning and controlling within SAP. This error indicates that the system has detected an issue with the price indicator being used in a planning scenario.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Incorrect Price Indicator: The price indicator used in the planning process is not designated for plan prices. In SAP, different price indicators are used for various purposes (e.g., actual prices, plan prices, etc.), and using an incorrect one can lead to this error.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the controlling area or the settings related to the price indicators in the system.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: Users may have mistakenly entered a price indicator that is not valid for the planning process.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the K8018 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Price Indicator: Verify the price indicator being used in your planning transaction. Ensure that it is one that is intended for plan prices. You can refer to the documentation or configuration settings to confirm which indicators are valid.
  
  
  Review Configuration: If you have access to the configuration settings, check the settings for price indicators in the controlling area. Ensure that the indicators are correctly defined and that the ones intended for planning are properly set up.
  
  
  Correct Data Entry: If the error is due to incorrect data entry, correct the price indicator in the planning transaction and try again.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details about the price indicators and their intended use.
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KP06 (Cost Center Planning) or KP26 (Activity Type Planning) where this error might occur.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches that might address this issue.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform planning activities in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the K8018 error in SAP.