How To Fix KE/AD240 - Account &1 is not assigned to a value field in operating concern &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE/AD -

• Message number: 240

• Message text: Account &1 is not assigned to a value field in operating concern &2

What causes this issue?

Account &v1& (controlling areas &v3&) is not assigned to a value field
in operating concern &v2&.

System Response

The amount posted to this account is not updated in Profitability
Analysis (CO-PA).

How to fix this error?

Check your account assignments in Customizing for CO-PA.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE/AD240 - Account &1 is not assigned to a value field in operating concern &2 ?

  The SAP error message KE/AD240 indicates that a specific account (denoted as &1) is not assigned to a value field in the specified operating concern (denoted as &2). This error typically occurs in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when trying to post or analyze data related to profitability.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Assignment: The account you are trying to use is not linked to any value field in the operating concern. This can happen if the account is new or if the configuration has changed.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the operating concern may not include the account in question, or the account may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry process, such as using the wrong account or operating concern.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Account Assignment:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the operating concern in SAP.
  Navigate to the relevant settings for value fields and ensure that the account in question is assigned to a value field.
  You can do this by using transaction code KE52 (Change Value Field) or KE54 (Assign Accounts to Value Fields).
  
  
  
  Assign the Account:
  
  If the account is not assigned, you will need to assign it to the appropriate value field in the operating concern.
  Make sure to save your changes after making the assignment.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the overall configuration for the operating concern is correct and that all necessary accounts are properly assigned to their respective value fields.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct assignments, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KE52: Change Value Field
  KE54: Assign Accounts to Value Fields
  KE30: Report for Profitability Analysis
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KE/AD240 error and ensure that the account is properly assigned to a value field in the operating concern.