How To Fix KE245 - Entering & is not allowed

KE245 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE -

• Message number: 245

• Message text: Entering & is not allowed

What causes this issue?

Entry &V1& is not contained in check table &V2&.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Enter a valid entry contained in Table &V2&.

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KE245 - Details

• The SAP error message KE245 ("Entering & is not allowed") typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when you are trying to enter or post data in a CO-related transaction, such as cost center accounting, internal orders, or profitability analysis, and the system is preventing the action due to certain restrictions.
  Causes of KE245 Error
  
  
  Incorrect Account Assignment: The account or cost object you are trying to use may not be valid for the transaction type you are attempting to perform.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: The master data (like cost centers, internal orders, etc.) may not be set up correctly or may be inactive.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action on the specified cost object.
  
  
  Period Locking: The posting period may be closed or locked for the type of transaction you are trying to execute.
  
  
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific configuration settings in the controlling module that