How To Fix KF423 - You can only transfer the costs in sum

KF423 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KF -

• Message number: 423

• Message text: You can only transfer the costs in sum

What causes this issue?

Cycle &V1& was defined for sender selection type "Unsplit costs". In
this case, you can only transfer all the costs as one lump sum.
However, you have defined different receiver value fields for the fixed
and variable costs in assignment line &V3& of PA transfer structure
&V2&.

System Response

No data is posted by the cycle.

How to fix this error?

Correct the value field assignment. Either assign the fixed and
variable costs to the same value field, or assign the total costs to
one value field.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KF423 - You can only transfer the costs in sum ?

  The SAP error message KF423 ("You can only transfer the costs in sum") typically occurs in the context of cost center accounting or internal orders when you are trying to transfer costs using a method that is not allowed for the specific transaction or configuration.
  
  Cause:
  
  Cost Transfer Method: The error usually arises when you attempt to transfer costs at a detailed level (e.g., by line item) instead of in total (sum). This can happen if the system is configured to only allow total cost transfers for certain types of transactions or cost objects.
  Configuration Settings: The settings in the controlling area or the specific cost object may restrict the transfer method to only allow summarized cost transfers.
  Transaction Type: The transaction type you are using may not support detailed cost transfers.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Transfer Method: Ensure that you are using the correct method for transferring costs. If the system requires a summarized transfer, you will