How To Fix KF018 - Complete PA transfer structure &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KF -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Complete PA transfer structure &

What causes this issue?

Cost element &V2& is not assigned to a value field in PA transfer
structure &V1&.

How to fix this error?

When you post directly to a profitability segment, PA transfer
structure &V1& is necessary for assigning costs or revenue types to
value fields in Profitability Analysis.
Check whether you are using the right cost or revenue element. If the
cost/revenue element is correct, it must be transferred to the PA
transfer structure.
You maintain the PA transfer structure in CO-PA Customizing under
"Flow of Actual Values -> Order and Project Settlement -> Maintain PA
transfer structure".

<DS:TRAN.KEI1>Proceed</>
ENDIF

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KF018 - Complete PA transfer structure & ?

  The SAP error message KF018, which states "Complete PA transfer structure &," typically occurs in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when there is an issue with the transfer structure used for transferring data to the Profitability Analysis module. This error indicates that the transfer structure is incomplete or not properly defined.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incomplete Transfer Structure: The transfer structure defined for the Profitability Analysis is missing required fields or characteristics.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to the transfer structure in the SAP system.
  Missing Characteristics: The characteristics that are supposed to be included in the transfer structure may not be defined or activated.
  Data Source Issues: The data source from which the information is being transferred may not be correctly set up or may not contain the necessary data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Transfer Structure: Go to the transaction code KEI1 (for creating a transfer structure) or KEI2 (for changing a transfer structure)