How To Fix KE/AD120 - Document &, item & already contains a profitability segment

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE/AD -

• Message number: 120

• Message text: Document &, item & already contains a profitability segment

What causes this issue?

The document &v1&, item &v2& already contains an assignment to a
profitability segment and thus has already been posted to Profitability
Analysis.

System Response

The document is not transferred to Profitability Analysis.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE/AD120 - Document &, item & already contains a profitability segment ?

  The SAP error message KE/AD120 "Document &, item & already contains a profitability segment" typically occurs in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when you are trying to post a document that already has a profitability segment assigned to it. This error indicates that the system has detected an attempt to assign a profitability segment to a document line item that already has one.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Assignment: The document line item you are trying to post already has a profitability segment assigned, and the system does not allow for a second assignment.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the profitability analysis settings in your SAP system.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have inadvertently tried to enter the same document or item multiple times.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document: Review the document in question to confirm whether it already has a profitability segment assigned. You can do this by checking the document in the relevant transaction (e.g., FB03 for financial documents).
  Correct Posting: If you are trying to post a new line item, ensure that you are not duplicating an existing entry. If you need to change the profitability segment, you may need to reverse the original document and create a new one with the correct details.
  Configuration Review: If this error occurs frequently, review the configuration settings for CO-PA to ensure they are set up correctly. This may involve checking the settings for account determination, profitability segment assignment, and document splitting.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling profitability segments and related postings.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KE4S (for CO-PA document entry) and KE5S (for CO-PA document display).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is involved in profitability segment assignment, review any user exits or BAdIs that may affect the posting process.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.