How To Fix KF405 - You must enter a value field for fixed and variable costs in cycle &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KF -

• Message number: 405

• Message text: You must enter a value field for fixed and variable costs in cycle &

What causes this issue?

Costing-based and account-based Profitability Analysis are both active.
A value field must therefore be assigned to the fixed and variable
costs in the segments of cycle &V1&.
You can specify individual value fields explicitly or have the system
determine them on the basis of a PA transfer structure.

System Response

The cycle could not be executed.

How to fix this error?

<DS:TRAN.KEU2>Maintain cycle &V1&</>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KF405 - You must enter a value field for fixed and variable costs in cycle & ?

  The SAP error message KF405 indicates that when you are trying to execute a cycle in the Controlling (CO) module, specifically in the context of cost allocation, you have not specified a value field for fixed and variable costs. This is a common issue when setting up or executing cost allocation cycles in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the system requires a value field to be defined for both fixed and variable costs in the cycle configuration. This is necessary for the system to know how to allocate costs correctly during the execution of the cycle.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the value fields for fixed and variable costs are properly defined in the cycle configuration. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Cycle Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the Controlling module (CO) and then to the appropriate area (e.g., Cost Center Accounting, Internal Orders, etc.).
  Find the relevant cycle you are working with.
  
  
  
  Edit the Cycle:
  
  Open the cycle for editing.
  Look for the section where you can define the value fields for fixed and variable costs.
  
  
  
  Define Value Fields:
  
  Ensure that you have specified the correct value fields for both fixed and variable costs. This typically involves entering the appropriate value field numbers that correspond to the cost elements you are working with.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save the configuration.
  
  
  
  Re-run the Cycle:
  
  Try executing the cycle again to see if the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like KSV1 (Create Cycle), KSV2 (Change Cycle), or KSV3 (Display Cycle) to manage your cycles.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed instructions on configuring cycles and understanding value fields.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the cycle configuration.
  Testing: After making changes, it is advisable to test the cycle in a development or test environment before applying it to production.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message.