How To Fix KEPSL081 - Invalid record type &1

KEPSL081 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KEPSL - Messages combined Profitability Analysis

• Message number: 081

• Message text: Invalid record type &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KEPSL081 - Invalid record type &1 ?

  The SAP error message KEPSL081, which states "Invalid record type &1," typically occurs in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when there is an issue with the data being processed in the system. This error indicates that the system has encountered a record type that it does not recognize or that is not valid for the operation being performed.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Data Format: The data being uploaded or processed may have an incorrect format or structure, leading to the system not recognizing the record type.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the Profitability Analysis module that are not set up correctly, causing the system to reject certain record types.
  Custom Developments: If there are custom programs or enhancements in place, they may not be handling record types correctly, leading to this error.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, it may contain record types that are not valid in