How To Fix KE/AD040 - Specifying a CO-PA record type only useful with separate CO bus. trans

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE/AD -

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Specifying a CO-PA record type only useful with separate CO bus. trans

MESS SHORT TEXT: Specifying a CO-PA record type only useful with
separate CO bus. trans

What causes this issue?

You have specified a separate CO-PA record types as the record type
into which the data from actual price calculation in CO-PA is to be
updated. At the same time, you have specified that revaluations from a
price calculation should not be executed or that revaluations should
not be posted under the original business transaction. In this case, it
is not useful to specify a CO-PA record type for revaluating a price
calculation.

System Response

The system will not post the price calculation data using the specified
CO-PA record type.

How to fix this error?

Either assign a separate CO business transaction for the revaluation of
actual prices, or remove the specified CO-PA record type (default
record type = "D").

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE/AD040 - Specifying a CO-PA record type only useful with separate CO bus. trans ?

  The SAP error message KE/AD040 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the CO-PA (Controlling-Profitability Analysis) record type in relation to the CO (Controlling) business transactions. This error typically arises when you attempt to specify a CO-PA record type without having a separate CO business transaction configured.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You are trying to post a CO-PA document that requires a specific record type, but the system is not set up to handle that record type in the context of the current CO business transaction.
  The configuration for the CO-PA record types is not aligned with the CO business transactions, leading to a mismatch.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KE/AD040 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for CO-PA and ensure that the record types you are trying to use are properly defined and linked to the relevant CO business transactions.
  Ensure that the settings for "Separate CO business transactions" are correctly configured in the CO-PA settings.
  
  
  
  Review Document Types:
  
  Verify that the document types used in your postings are compatible with the CO-PA record types. You may need to adjust the document types or the associated record types.
  
  
  
  Adjust Posting Logic:
  
  If you are using custom programs or enhancements, check the logic that determines the record type for CO-PA postings. Ensure that it correctly identifies when to use a specific record type.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to CO-PA and the specific error message for any additional guidance or updates that may be relevant to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform test postings to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like KE4S (for CO-PA document entry) or KE30 (for CO-PA reports) to analyze the data and settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If you have custom logic implemented, review any user exits or BAdIs that might affect CO-PA postings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in CO-PA configurations.