How To Fix KF420 - You have not specified a PA transfer structure or a single value field

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KF -

• Message number: 420

• Message text: You have not specified a PA transfer structure or a single value field

What causes this issue?

Cycle &V1& was created for the sender selection type "Total costs". If
costing-based CO-PA is active and the cycle selects the unsplit costs,
all of the costs must be assigned to the same value field. You can
specify this value field explicitly or have the system determine it on
the basis of a PA transfer structure.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Enter either a PA transfer structure one value field for all the costs.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KF420 - You have not specified a PA transfer structure or a single value field ?

  The SAP error message KF420, which states "You have not specified a PA transfer structure or a single value field," typically occurs in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when you are trying to execute a report or transaction that requires a specific configuration related to the transfer structure or fields.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing PA Transfer Structure: The error indicates that the system cannot find a specified Profitability Analysis (PA) transfer structure. This structure is necessary for the system to understand how to transfer data from one area to another.
  
  
  Single Value Field Not Specified: The error may also arise if a required single value field is not defined in the report or transaction you are trying to execute. Single value fields are typically used to filter or categorize data in reports.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the CO-PA module, such as missing settings or incorrect definitions in the customizing