How To Fix KE490 - Incorrect assignment of condition type & to CO-PA value fields

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE -

• Message number: 490

• Message text: Incorrect assignment of condition type & to CO-PA value fields

What causes this issue?

The system tried to transfer billing data to CO-PA, but an error
occurred in the assignment of condition types to CO-PA value fields.
Condition type &V1& is not assigned to a value field in the assignment
table.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Maintain an assignment for condition type &V1& in operating concern
&V2& under "Actual postings -> SD interface -> Assign value fields" in
CO-PA Customizing.
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE490 - Incorrect assignment of condition type & to CO-PA value fields ?

  The SAP error message KE490, which states "Incorrect assignment of condition type & to CO-PA value fields," typically occurs in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when there is a mismatch or incorrect configuration related to condition types and value fields.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The condition type being used is not correctly assigned to the corresponding CO-PA value fields in the configuration settings.
  Missing Assignments: The condition type may not be assigned to any value field in the CO-PA configuration, leading to this error.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data being processed, such as incorrect pricing or sales document data that does not align with the expected CO-PA structure.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they may not be correctly aligned with the standard CO-PA configuration.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for CO-PA (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Controlling > Profitability Analysis > Account-Based CO-PA > Define Value Fields and ensure that the condition types are correctly assigned to the relevant value fields.
  Verify the settings under Controlling > Profitability Analysis > Account-Based CO-PA > Define Condition Types to ensure that the condition types are properly configured.
  
  
  
  Assign Condition Types:
  
  If the condition type is not assigned to any value field, you will need to assign it. This can be done in the configuration settings mentioned above.
  Ensure that the condition types used in sales documents are mapped to the correct CO-PA value fields.
  
  
  
  Review Sales Document:
  
  Check the sales document or transaction that triggered the error. Ensure that all relevant data is correctly entered and that the pricing conditions are valid.
  
  
  
  Test with Standard Data:
  
  If you suspect that custom developments are causing the issue, try to replicate the error with standard SAP data to isolate the problem.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to CO-PA configuration for any specific guidance on the condition types and value fields.
  
  
  
  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: 
  
  SPRO (to access configuration settings)
  KE4S (to check CO-PA settings)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to KE490.
  Documentation: SAP Help Portal provides detailed documentation on CO-PA configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the KE490 error in your SAP system.