How To Fix KE438 - Val. strategy &: Combination of val. time & and appl. & is not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE -

• Message number: 438

• Message text: Val. strategy &: Combination of val. time & and appl. & is not allowed

What causes this issue?

The selected combination of valuation strategy, point of valuation and
application class is not allowed.

System Response

For a valuation strategy assigned to point of valuation "01" or "02",
you can only use costing sheets of the application class "KE".
For a valuation strategy which is to be used for valuation times "03"
or "04", you can only use costing sheets of the application classes
"KE" and pricing procedures from the class "V" (Sales and
Distribution).

How to fix this error?

Check the definition and assignment of your valuation strategy.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE438 - Val. strategy &: Combination of val. time & and appl. & is not allowed ?

  The SAP error message KE438 indicates that there is an issue with the valuation strategy in the context of controlling (CO) and profitability analysis (CO-PA). Specifically, it suggests that the combination of the valuation time and application is not allowed. This error typically arises when there is a mismatch in the configuration settings related to the valuation strategy for the profitability analysis.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issues: The valuation strategy may not be properly configured in the system. This can happen if the valuation time (e.g., actual, plan) and the application (e.g., costing, profitability analysis) are not compatible.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry in the transaction or master data that does not align with the defined valuation strategies.
  Missing Settings: The necessary settings for the valuation strategy may not have been defined in the system, leading to this error when trying to execute a transaction.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for CO-PA and verify the valuation strategy settings. Ensure that the combination of valuation time and application is allowed.
  You can access the configuration through the following path: SPRO -> Controlling -> Profitability Analysis -> Account-Based CO-PA -> Define Valuation Strategies.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data related to the profitability analysis and ensure that it is correctly set up. This includes checking the characteristics and value fields.
  
  
  
  Transaction Data:
  
  Review the transaction data that is causing the error. Ensure that the data being processed aligns with the configured valuation strategies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the valuation strategies and their allowed combinations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform tests to ensure that the error is resolved and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and data, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like KE4S (for CO-PA) or KEB1 (for CO-PA planning) to access relevant functionalities.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the KE438 error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.