How To Fix KE437 - The assignment to quantity field & is unclear!

KE437 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE -

• Message number: 437

• Message text: The assignment to quantity field & is unclear!

What causes this issue?

You have assigned more than one SD quantity field to a CO-PA quantity
field. Consequently the assignment is ambiguous. You can only assign one
SD quantity field to each CO-PA quantity field (1:1 ratio).

System Response

If you have more than one entry in the table of assignments, the system
only accepts the last entry.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE437 - The assignment to quantity field & is unclear! ?

  The SAP error message KE437, which states "The assignment to quantity field & is unclear," typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when there is an issue with the assignment of quantities in a CO document, such as a cost center or internal order. This error can arise due to various reasons, including data inconsistencies, missing configurations, or incorrect entries.
  Causes of KE437 Error
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The quantity field may not be properly configured in the controlling area or the relevant master data (e.g., cost centers, internal orders).
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data being processed, such as mismatched units of measure or incorrect assignment of quantities to cost elements.
  
  
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type being used may not support the quantity field being referenced.
  
  
  Missing Master Data: The relevant master data (like cost centers, internal orders, etc.) may not be set up correctly or may be missing.
  
  
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