How To Fix KE816 - This function is only allowed for transaction-specific distribution

KE816 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE -

• Message number: 816

• Message text: This function is only allowed for transaction-specific distribution

What causes this issue?

This function is only available when distribution by transaction is
active. If you do not have distributed Profitability Analysis or are
using distribution with periodic roll-up, you cannot execute this
function.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

KE816 - Details

• The SAP error message KE816 ("This function is only allowed for transaction-specific distribution") typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when you are trying to perform a distribution or assessment that is not allowed for the type of distribution you are attempting to execute. This error is often related to the configuration of the distribution or assessment cycles in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Transaction-Specific Distribution: The error indicates that the function you are trying to execute is only applicable for transaction-specific distributions. This means that the distribution method you are using is not compatible with the type of data or the configuration of the cycle you are working with.
  Cycle Configuration: The distribution cycle may not be set up correctly to allow for the operation you are trying to perform. For example, if you are trying to distribute costs that are not transaction-specific, you will encounter this error.
  Incorrect Data: The data you are trying