How To Fix KE285 - Actual dat is not allowed in account-based Profitability Analysis

KE285 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE -

• Message number: 285

• Message text: Actual dat is not allowed in account-based Profitability Analysis

What causes this issue?

You cannot import actual data from an external source directly to
account-based CO-PA.

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?

Use the data transfer via the FI/CO interface to import actual data to
account-based CO-PA.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE285 - Actual dat is not allowed in account-based Profitability Analysis ?

  The SAP error message KE285, which states "Actual data is not allowed in account-based Profitability Analysis," typically occurs in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when you attempt to post actual data to an account-based CO-PA structure that is not configured to accept it. This can happen for various reasons, including configuration settings or the type of data being processed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Settings: The account-based CO-PA may not be set up to allow actual postings. This can happen if the settings in the controlling area or the CO-PA configuration do not permit actual data entries.
  Data Type: The system may be trying to post data that is not compatible with the account-based CO-PA structure, such as trying to post a transaction that is meant for costing-based CO-PA.
  Period Status: The posting period may be closed for actual postings, which can also trigger this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the CO-PA configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: