How To Fix KE435 - Costing key & does not exist

KE435 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE -

• Message number: 435

• Message text: Costing key & does not exist

What causes this issue?

In Profitability Analysis, the system tried to valuate by reading a
product cost estimate. The Customizing settings in CO-PA call for
valuation using costing key <ZH>&V1&</>.
This costing key is not defined.

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?

Check the <DS:CHAP.SIMG_CMMENUORKE2660>Customizing settings in CO-PA</>
or contact your system administrator.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

KE435 - Details

• The SAP error message KE435, which states "Costing key & does not exist," typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when you are trying to perform a transaction that involves cost center accounting or product costing. This error indicates that the system cannot find the specified costing key in the configuration.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Costing Key: The most common cause is that the costing key you are trying to use has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The costing key may not be properly configured in the relevant controlling area or may not be assigned to the appropriate cost elements.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the costing key you are entering, leading the system to not recognize it.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, the costing key may not have been transferred correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Costing Key Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate