How To Fix KE089 - Type of Profitability Analysis was set to "costing-based"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE -

• Message number: 089

• Message text: Type of Profitability Analysis was set to "costing-based"

What causes this issue?

Operating concern &V1& only supports the costing-based approach.
(See Customizing for Profitability Analysis under "Settings for the
Operating Concern":
Maintain operating concern ---> Data structures ---> Display.)

System Response

The system automatically sets the type of Profitability Analysis to
"costing-based".

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE089 - Type of Profitability Analysis was set to "costing-based" ?

  The SAP error message KE089 indicates that the type of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) has been set to "costing-based," which may not be appropriate for the transaction or configuration you are trying to execute. This error typically arises in the context of Profitability Analysis when there is a mismatch between the settings of the profitability analysis type and the data being processed.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Mismatch: The system is configured to use costing-based Profitability Analysis, but the transaction or report you are trying to execute requires account-based Profitability Analysis.
  Data Entry Issues: The data being entered or processed may not align with the settings for costing-based Profitability Analysis.
  Master Data Issues: The master data (like characteristics or value fields) may not be set up correctly for costing-based analysis.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for Profitability Analysis in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Controlling > Profitability Analysis > Account-Based Profitability Analysis and ensure that the settings align with your requirements.
  If you need to switch to account-based Profitability Analysis, you may need to adjust the configuration accordingly.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Settings:
  
  Ensure that the transaction you are trying to execute is compatible with costing-based Profitability Analysis.
  If the transaction is meant for account-based analysis, consider switching to that type.
  
  
  
  Master Data Review:
  
  Check the master data settings for the characteristics and value fields used in your profitability analysis.
  Ensure that they are correctly defined for costing-based Profitability Analysis.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the error message KE089 and the implications of using costing-based versus account-based Profitability Analysis.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the error does not reoccur and that the profitability analysis functions as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Profitability Analysis Types: Understand the differences between costing-based and account-based Profitability Analysis. Costing-based CO-PA focuses on cost and revenue flows, while account-based CO-PA is more aligned with financial accounting.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KE30 (Report for Profitability Analysis) and KE24 (Display Line Items).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide patches related to this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP expert or your organization's SAP support team for further assistance.