How To Fix KF435 - PA transfer structures not suitable for transferring unsplit costs

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KF -

• Message number: 435

• Message text: PA transfer structures not suitable for transferring unsplit costs

What causes this issue?

You tried to change the sender selection type in the cycle header from
"2" (split costs) to "1" (unsplit costs).
Cycle &V1& contains at least one segment which uses a PA transfer
structure that is not suited for transferring unplit costs. This may be
because the fixed costs and the variable costs are assigned to
different value fields in the PA transfer structure.

System Response

You cannot save the cycle.

How to fix this error?

Check your entries. If you want to switch to sender selection type "1",
check the PA transfer structures entered in the segments of this cycle.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KF435 - PA transfer structures not suitable for transferring unsplit costs ?

  The SAP error message KF435, which states "PA transfer structures not suitable for transferring unsplit costs," typically occurs in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when there is an attempt to transfer costs that are not split by the relevant characteristics defined in the transfer structure.
  Cause:
  
  Transfer Structure Configuration: The transfer structure in CO-PA is not configured to handle unsplit costs. This means that the characteristics required for splitting the costs are not defined in the transfer structure.
  Cost Element Settings: The cost elements being used may not be set up correctly for the type of cost transfer you are attempting. For example, if the cost element is not marked as a split cost element, it cannot be transferred as unsplit costs.
  Data Consistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data being transferred, such as missing or incorrect characteristic values that are required for the transfer.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Transfer Structure: Review the transfer structure configuration in CO-PA. Ensure that the necessary characteristics for splitting costs are included in the transfer structure. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SAP.
  
  Transaction Code: KEI1 (for creating a transfer structure) or KEI2 (for changing a transfer structure).
  
  
  
  Review Cost Element Settings: Verify the settings of the cost elements involved in the transfer. Ensure that they are configured to allow for the transfer of unsplit costs. You can check this in the cost element master data.
  
  Transaction Code: KA03 (Display Cost Element).
  
  
  
  Data Validation: Ensure that the data being transferred is complete and consistent. Check for any missing characteristic values that may be required for the transfer.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring transfer structures and handling unsplit costs in CO-PA.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary adjustments, perform a test transfer to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuring transfer structures.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing training materials or documentation related to CO-PA and cost accounting to better understand the configuration and data transfer processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the KF435 error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.