How To Fix KF432 - No value field was assigned for either fixed or variable costs

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KF -

• Message number: 432

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

What causes this issue?

Operating concern &V1& was defined for costing-based and account-based
CO-PA. Thus when you execute cycle &V2&, a value field must be defined
for both the fixed and the variable costs, otherwise only the fixed or
variable costs will be updated in account-based CO-PA.

System Response

No data can be posted.

How to fix this error?

Assign value fields 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 KF432 - No value field was assigned for either fixed or variable costs ?

  The SAP error message KF432 ("No value field was assigned for either fixed or variable costs") typically occurs in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when you are trying to execute a report or transaction that requires a value field assignment, but none has been defined for the fixed or variable costs in the configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Value Field Assignment: The primary cause of this error is that the value fields for fixed and variable costs have not been assigned in the configuration settings of the CO-PA module.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration of the value fields in the operating concern or the characteristics that are being used in the report.
  Data Issues: If the data being processed does not have the necessary value fields populated, this error can also occur.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KF432 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Value Field Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and navigate to the following path:
  Controlling -> Profitability Analysis -> Account-Based CO-PA -> Settings -> Define Value Fields
  
  Ensure that the value fields for fixed and variable costs are correctly defined and assigned.
  
  
  
  Assign Value Fields:
  
  If the value fields are not assigned, you will need to assign the appropriate value fields for fixed and variable costs in the configuration settings.
  Make sure that the value fields are linked to the correct cost elements.
  
  
  
  Review Operating Concern Settings:
  
  Check the settings of the operating concern to ensure that the value fields are correctly configured.
  Navigate to:
  Controlling -> Profitability Analysis -> Account-Based CO-PA -> Settings -> Define Operating Concern
  
  Verify that the value fields are correctly assigned to the operating concern.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Ensure that the data being processed has the necessary value fields populated. You may need to check the source documents or transactions that are feeding into CO-PA.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for guidance on the specific settings for your organization.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the report or transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like KE30 (for CO-PA reports) or KE24 (for CO-PA line item display) to test and validate your changes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error.
  User Exits and Enhancements: If your organization has custom enhancements or user exits, ensure that they are not interfering with the standard processing of value fields.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KF432 error and ensure that your CO-PA reports function correctly.