How To Fix KF426 - No value field was assigned for either fixed or variable costs

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KF -

• Message number: 426

• Message text: No value field was assigned for either fixed or variable costs

What causes this issue?

Operating concern &V1& is active in both costing-based and
account-based CO-PA, and the cycle &V2& was defined with the sender
selection type "Split costs". Therefore a value field must be assigned
for both fixed and variable costs, otherwise only one of these
categories of costs will be updated in account-based CO-PA.

System Response

No data is posted.

How to fix this error?

Assign a value field for fixed and variable costs in assignment line
&V4& of PA transfer structure &V3&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KF426 - No value field was assigned for either fixed or variable costs ?

  The SAP error message KF426 ("No value field was assigned for either fixed or variable costs") typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) and profitability analysis (CO-PA) when there is an issue with the configuration of value fields in the system. This error indicates that the system cannot find a corresponding value field for the fixed or variable costs in the context of the report or transaction you are trying to execute.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that the value fields for fixed and variable costs have not been properly configured in the system. This can happen if the value fields are not assigned in the relevant CO-PA settings.
  
  
  Incorrect Assignment: There may be an incorrect assignment of value fields in the controlling area or the operating concern, leading to the system being unable to determine the appropriate value field for the costs.
  
  
  Data Issues: If the data being processed does not have the necessary value fields populated, this can also trigger the error.
  
  
  Versioning Issues: If you are using different versions of the configuration or if there are inconsistencies between the development and production environments, this can lead to the error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Value Field Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP for CO-PA (Transaction code: KEA0).
  Ensure that the value fields for fixed and variable costs are correctly defined and assigned to the relevant operating concern.
  
  
  
  Assign Value Fields:
  
  If the value fields are missing, you will need to create and assign them. This can be done in the configuration settings under "Value Fields" in the CO-PA settings.
  
  
  
  Review Data:
  
  Check the data being processed to ensure that it includes the necessary value fields. If the data is incomplete, you may need to correct it before re-running the report or transaction.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly and that there are no missing configurations in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to CO-PA and value field configuration for any additional guidance or updates that may be relevant.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform testing to ensure that the error is resolved and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: KEA0 (Define Value Fields), KEA1 (Assign Value Fields), KE4S (Display Value Field Assignment).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Forums: Consider checking SAP Community or other user forums for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP expert or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.