How To Fix KE342 - Incorrect entry in the definition of the CO-PA valuation strategy

KE342 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE -

• Message number: 342

• 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 a user exit 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 KE342 - Incorrect entry in the definition of the CO-PA valuation strategy ?

  The SAP error message KE342, which states "Incorrect entry in the definition of the CO-PA valuation strategy," typically occurs in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when there is an issue with the configuration of the valuation strategy for CO-PA.
  
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The valuation strategy for CO-PA may not be set up correctly in the system. This could involve incorrect settings in the configuration of the valuation strategy or missing entries.
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Valuation Types: The valuation types defined in the CO-PA configuration may not match the requirements of the transaction being processed.
  
  
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or transaction data that are being used in conjunction with the CO-PA valuation strategy.
  
  
  Changes in Configuration: If there have been recent changes to the CO-PA configuration, it may not have been properly updated or activated.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KE342 error, you can