How To Fix KE/AD502 - Different profitability segment for characteristic &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE/AD -

• Message number: 502

• Message text: Different profitability segment for characteristic &

What causes this issue?

This document is assigned to a profitability segment that has the value
&V3& for characteristic &v1& while the document field has &v4& in that
field. Therefore the assignment deviates from the original document.

System Response

The system copies the field contents of the sender document to the
profitability segment by default. For characteristic &V1&, you can
enter a different characteristic value for the transaction &v2&. This
manually entered value is not overwritten by the value from the sender
document. If you change that field in the sender document after
assigning the document to a profitability segment, the manually entered
value is still retained. If you do not want this, you need to enter the
value from the sender document field manually on the assignment screen
for the profitability segment. This also goes for the characteristic
values that are derived from that document field.

How to fix this error?

Check the assignment to a profitability segment for the characteristic
&v1&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE/AD502 - Different profitability segment for characteristic & ?

  The SAP error message KE/AD502 "Different profitability segment for characteristic &" typically occurs in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when there is a mismatch in the profitability segment assignment for a characteristic in a document. This error indicates that the system has detected that the profitability segment for a particular characteristic does not match the expected value based on the configuration or the data being processed.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatched Characteristics: The profitability segment for a characteristic in the document does not match the profitability segment defined in the master data or configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the characteristics in the profitability analysis may not be set up correctly, leading to inconsistencies.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in the data entry process, where the profitability segment is incorrectly assigned or not assigned at all.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the characteristics may not be consistent or may have been changed without updating related documents.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the profitability analysis to ensure that the characteristics and their corresponding profitability segments are correctly defined.
  Review Master Data: Verify the master data for the relevant characteristics to ensure that they are correctly assigned to the appropriate profitability segments.
  Data Consistency Check: Perform a consistency check on the data to identify any discrepancies between the document and the master data.
  Correct Data Entry: If the error is due to incorrect data entry, correct the entries in the relevant documents to ensure that they match the expected profitability segments.
  Reprocess Documents: After making the necessary corrections, reprocess the documents that generated the error to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like KE4S (for CO-PA document entry) or KE30 (for CO-PA reports) to analyze the profitability segments and characteristics.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation on Profitability Analysis for detailed information on configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  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 SAP CO-PA for further assistance.