How To Fix KE/AD818 - Error occurred when reading manual entries for profitability segment

KE/AD818 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE/AD -

• Message number: 818

• Message text: Error occurred when reading manual entries for profitability segment

What causes this issue?

The manually entered characteristics need to be determined for the
profitability segment. The following error has occurred: the
transferred account assignment number does not exist. This error
occurred in operating concern "&v1&" for account assignment number "
&v2&".

System Response

Processing cannot continue because it would cause inconsistencies in
your data.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator or SAP directly.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE/AD818 - Error occurred when reading manual entries for profitability segment ?

  The SAP error message KE/AD818, which states "Error occurred when reading manual entries for profitability segment," typically occurs in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when the system encounters issues while trying to read or process manual entries related to profitability segments.
  Causes:
  
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to profitability segments, such as missing or incorrect entries.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the profitability segment data.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the CO-PA module can lead to errors when trying to read profitability segment data.
  Missing Master Data: Required master data (like characteristics or value fields) may be missing or not properly maintained.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database problems or issues with the SAP application server.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Consistency: Verify the profitability segment data for any inconsistencies or missing entries. Use transaction codes like KE24 (Display Line Items)