How To Fix KE460 - Incoming sales order only allowed in costing-based CO-PA

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE -

• Message number: 460

• Message text: Incoming sales order only allowed in costing-based CO-PA

What causes this issue?

Sales orders can only be settled to costing-based CO-PA. However,
costing-based CO-PA is not active.

System Response

The system did not accept your entry.

How to fix this error?

To settle the sales order, you must activate costing-based CO-PA.
To do this, enter one of the following activation values:
"2": Costing-based CO-PA is active.
"4": Both costing-based and account-based CO-PA are active.
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE460 - Incoming sales order only allowed in costing-based CO-PA ?

  The SAP error message KE460 ("Incoming sales order only allowed in costing-based CO-PA") typically occurs when there is an attempt to post a sales order in a system that is configured for account-based CO-PA (Profitability Analysis) while the sales order is intended for costing-based CO-PA. This error indicates a mismatch between the type of CO-PA being used and the type of sales order being processed.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Mismatch: The system is set up for account-based CO-PA, which does not allow incoming sales orders to be processed in the same way as costing-based CO-PA.
  Sales Order Type: The sales order type being used may be configured to post to costing-based CO-PA, but the system is not set up to handle it.
  Profitability Segment: The profitability segment may not be correctly defined or may not align with the sales order data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check CO-PA Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration settings for CO-PA in the SAP system. Ensure that the system is set up correctly for the type of CO-PA you intend to use (costing-based or account-based).
  If you need to use costing-based CO-PA, you may need to adjust the configuration to allow for this.
  
  
  
  Sales Order Type Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration of the sales order type being used. Ensure that it is compatible with the CO-PA settings.
  If necessary, create or modify a sales order type that is compatible with costing-based CO-PA.
  
  
  
  Profitability Segment:
  
  Check the profitability segment settings to ensure they are correctly defined and that they align with the sales order data.
  Make sure that the characteristics and value fields are correctly set up for the sales order type.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed guidance on configuring CO-PA and sales orders.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the sales orders can be processed without triggering the KE460 error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  CO-PA Types: Understand the differences between costing-based and account-based CO-PA. Costing-based CO-PA is more focused on internal cost accounting, while account-based CO-PA is more aligned with financial accounting.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KE4S (for sales order entry in CO-PA) and KE30 (for CO-PA reports) to help in troubleshooting.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP expert or your organization's SAP support team for further assistance.