How To Fix KE439 - The assignment of variable and fixed costs is incorrect

KE439 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE -

• Message number: 439

• Message text: The assignment of variable and fixed costs is incorrect

What causes this issue?

You tried to assign the costs with the fixed/variable indicator "&V3&"
for element &V2& of PA transfer structure &V1& to a value field in
Profitability Analysis. However, an entry already exists with the
fixed/variable indicator "&V4&".

System Response

The system did not accept your entry.

How to fix this error?

You can only assign either fixed or variable costs to the value field.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE439 - The assignment of variable and fixed costs is incorrect ?

  The SAP error message KE439, which states "The assignment of variable and fixed costs is incorrect," typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when dealing with cost center accounting or internal orders. This error indicates that there is a mismatch or inconsistency in how costs are being assigned to cost objects, particularly in the context of variable and fixed costs.
  Causes of KE439
  
  
  Incorrect Cost Assignment: The error may arise if variable costs are being assigned to fixed cost elements or vice versa. This can happen if the cost elements are not properly defined in the system.
  
  
  Cost Element Configuration: The configuration of cost elements in the system may not align with the expected behavior for variable and fixed costs. For example, if a cost element is defined as a fixed cost but is being used in a variable cost context.
  
  
  Cost Center or Order Settings: The settings for the cost center or