How To Fix KG056 - You can only select profitability segments for which data can be entered

KG056 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KG - CO-PA Planning

• Message number: 056

• Message text: You can only select profitability segments for which data can be entered

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KG056 - You can only select profitability segments for which data can be entered ?

  The SAP error message KG056, "You can only select profitability segments for which data can be entered," typically occurs in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when you are trying to perform a transaction or report that involves profitability segments that are not set up for data entry.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Entry Settings: The profitability segment you are trying to select may not be configured to allow data entry. This can happen if the segment is set to a status where it is not open for posting or if it is not assigned to a valid operating concern.
  Missing Configuration: The configuration for the profitability analysis may not be complete, or the profitability segment may not be active in the system.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization restrictions preventing you from accessing certain profitability segments.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for Profitability Analysis (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Controlling > Profitability Analysis > Account-Based or Costing-Based