How To Fix KE/AD243 - Check value field assignment for condition &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE/AD -

• Message number: 243

• Message text: Check value field assignment for condition &1

What causes this issue?

When condition "&v1&" (application "&v2&") was transferred to the value
field "&v3&" in operating concern "&v4&" in Profitability Analysis, the
following became apparent:
The condition can take both positive and negative values
The flag "Transfer values with +/- signs" has not be set in Customizing
for value field assignment.
Inconsistencies in the data could occur as a consequence.

System Response

It is not possible to post the document in Profitability Analysis.

How to fix this error?

Set the flag "Transfer values with +/- signs" for the condition "&v1&".
You should set the flag "Transfer values with +/- signs" selectively
for individual conditions if:
The conditions can take both negative and positive values (for example,
in the case of conditions that describe a transfer price surcharge or a
loss deduction).
The conditions appear several times in a billing document and thus
cause a debit posting as well as a credit posting (this is the case,
for example, when creating or cancelling reserves).
By activating the flag "Transfer values with +/- signs", you balance
the positive and negative values in a condition. You can thereby
guarantee that the sum of the negative and positive condition values is
displayed as the correct total value in the value field assigned to the
condition.

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

<ZH>Caution when in the production system!</>
If you have already used condition "&v1&" to post data in the
production system, then the sign in Profitability Analysis may differ
from the previous sign as a result of the flag "Transfer values with
+/- signs" having been activated. See the F1 Help documentation on the
field "Transfer values with +/- signs" or the OSS note 52849. If
deviating signs occur, it makes sense to move condition "&v1&" to a new
value field! Contact your system adviser or SAP.
The +/- signs are handled as follows for the flag "Transfer values with
+/- signs":
<ZH>Billing document</>(normal) "trans.with signs" "trans.w/o signs"
---------------------------------------------------------------
Debit posting negative positive
(such as sales deductions)
Credit posting positive positive
(such as revenues)
<ZH>Credit memos/returns</> "trans.with signs" "trans.w/o signs"
---------------------------------------------------------------
Debit posting negative negative
(such as revenues)
Credit posting positive negative
(such as sales deductions)
<DS:TRAN.KE4I>Maintain Condition Assignment to Value Fields - SD
Condition</>
<DS:TRAN.KE4IM>Maintain Condition Assignment to Value Fields - MM
condition</>

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE/AD243 - Check value field assignment for condition &1 ?

  The SAP error message KE/AD243 "Check value field assignment for condition &1" typically occurs in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when there is an issue with the assignment of value fields to conditions in the pricing procedure or when the value field is not properly defined in the configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Value Field Assignment: The value field that is being referenced in the error message is not correctly assigned to the condition type in the pricing procedure.
  Missing Configuration: The value field may not be defined in the CO-PA configuration, or it may not be included in the relevant operating concern.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data being processed, such as missing or incorrect entries in the master data or transaction data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Value Field Assignment:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for CO-PA (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Controlling > Profitability Analysis > Account-Based CO-PA or Costing-Based CO-PA (depending on your setup).
  Check the value field assignments for the relevant condition type. Ensure that the value field is correctly assigned to the condition type in the pricing procedure.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the value field is defined in the operating concern. You can check this in the configuration settings under Profitability Analysis > Basic Settings > Define Value Fields.
  Make sure that the value field is included in the relevant operating concern and is active.
  
  
  
  Review Pricing Procedure:
  
  Check the pricing procedure being used in the sales document or transaction. Ensure that the condition type associated with the value field is correctly configured and active.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the master data and transaction data to identify any discrepancies that may be causing the error.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO (to access configuration settings)
  KE4S (to analyze CO-PA data)
  KE30 (to display CO-PA reports)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on CO-PA configuration and value field assignments.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  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 for further assistance.