How To Fix KE340 - Incorrect entry in the definition of the CO-PA valuation strategy

KE340 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE -

• Message number: 340

• Message text: Incorrect entry in the definition of the CO-PA valuation strategy

What causes this issue?

The definition of the <DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUORKEKE4U>valuation
strategy</> determines the order in which the individual valuation
steps are processed. An entry for the valuation strategy <ZH>&V2&</> in
operating concern <ZH>&V1&</> is inconsistent, because it calls for
valuation using both conditions and a material cost estimate. This is
not allowed.

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?

Correct the definition of the valuation strategy. You can do this in
Customizing for CO-PA under "Master Data".

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE340 - Incorrect entry in the definition of the CO-PA valuation strategy ?

  The SAP error message KE340, which states "Incorrect entry in the definition of the CO-PA valuation strategy," typically occurs in the context of the Controlling Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) module. This error indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the valuation strategy for CO-PA, which is essential for determining how costs and revenues are assigned to different characteristics in profitability analysis.
  Causes of KE340 Error
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The valuation strategy may not be correctly defined in the system. This could be due to missing or incorrect entries in the configuration settings.
  
  
  Missing Characteristics: The characteristics that are required for the valuation strategy may not be defined or may be incorrectly set up.
  
  
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data that is being used for the valuation strategy, such as missing master data or incorrect assignment of cost elements.
  
  
  Version Issues: If there are multiple versions of the valuation strategy, the system