How To Fix KG041 - Planning layout & is incorrect -> make another entry

KG041 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KG - CO-PA Planning

• Message number: 041

• Message text: Planning layout & is incorrect -> make another entry

What causes this issue?

For planning layout &V1&, neither a field for the value of the selected
characteristic nor a text for this value was defined.
(This is checked when you create the planning layout in
Customizing).

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?

In Customizing, define a field and text for the
characteristic value in the lead column of planning layout &V1&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KG041 - Planning layout & is incorrect -> make another entry ?

  The SAP error message KG041 ("Planning layout & is incorrect -> make another entry") typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) when working with planning layouts in the planning functions. This error indicates that there is an issue with the planning layout you are trying to use, which may not be correctly defined or may not match the data you are trying to enter.
  Causes of Error KG041
  
  
  Incorrect Layout Definition: The planning layout may not be properly defined in the system. This could include missing fields, incorrect field assignments, or other configuration issues.
  
  
  Incompatible Data: The data you are trying to enter may not be compatible with the layout. For example, if the layout expects certain characteristics or key figures that are not present in your data entry.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the planning layout.
  
  
  Version Issues: If you are working