How To Fix KE422 - Enter a quantity unit for CO-PA valuation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE -

• Message number: 422

• Message text: Enter a quantity unit for CO-PA valuation

What causes this issue?

In Profitability Analysis (CO-PA), the system tried to valuate the
product <ZH>&V1&</> using cost estimates from Product Cost Planning, as
defined in the CO-PA <DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUORKEKE4U>valuation
strategy</>.
The CO-PA line item does not contain a quantity unit for the relevant
quantity field. This unit is required for valuation.

System Response

The document cannot be processed any further.

How to fix this error?

First, find out which CO-PA quantity field is to be used to access
Product Cost Planning. You can obtain this information on the
<DS:TRAN.KE4U>detail screen</> for valuation strategy <ZH>&V2&</>.
If this error message occurred in manual data entry in CO-PA, enter a
quantity unit manually.
If this error occurred during the transfer of <ZH>sales orders</> or
<ZH>billing documents</> from Sales and Distribution (SD) to CO-PA,
check the <DS:CHAP.SIMG_CMMENUORKE5000>CO-PA Customizing settings</> to
see whether the relevant CO-PA quantity field has been assigned to an
SD quantity field in the <DS:TRAN.KE4M>SD interface</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE422 - Enter a quantity unit for CO-PA valuation ?

  The SAP error message KE422 ("Enter a quantity unit for CO-PA valuation") typically occurs in the context of Controlling Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when a user attempts to post a transaction without specifying a quantity unit for the valuation of a characteristic in CO-PA.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Quantity Unit: The quantity unit for the valuation of a characteristic in CO-PA is not specified in the transaction.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the CO-PA characteristics may not be set up correctly, leading to the requirement for a quantity unit not being met.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may inadvertently skip entering the quantity unit during data entry.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KE422 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Transaction Data:
  
  Ensure that you have entered a valid quantity unit for the transaction you are trying to post. This is typically done in the relevant fields of the transaction screen.
  
  
  
  Review CO-PA Configuration:
  
  Go to the CO-PA configuration settings in the SAP system (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the section for defining characteristics and ensure that the quantity unit is correctly defined for the relevant characteristics.
  Check if the quantity unit is marked as mandatory for the specific valuation.
  
  
  
  Update Master Data:
  
  If the error is related to master data (like material master or customer master), ensure that the relevant records have the quantity unit defined.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to CO-PA to understand the requirements for quantity units in your specific configuration.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  If the issue is due to user error, consider providing training or guidelines to users on how to correctly enter data in CO-PA transactions.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the transaction to identify where the quantity unit is being missed or not being captured.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KE30 (CO-PA Report), KE24 (CO-PA Line Item Display), and KE4S (CO-PA Planning).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to KE422 for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for additional help and shared experiences from other users who may have encountered the same error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the KE422 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.