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


KE089 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: KE -

  • Message number: 089

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

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  • 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

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