How To Fix KG221 - Valuation approaches are inconsistent

KG221 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KG - CO-PA Planning

• Message number: 221

• Message text: Valuation approaches are inconsistent

What causes this issue?

You tried to transfer an object to Profit Center Accounting that is
stored using different valuation approaches in CO-PA and EC-PCA. This
is not possible.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KG221 - Valuation approaches are inconsistent ?

  The SAP error message KG221, which states "Valuation approaches are inconsistent," typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) and profitability analysis (CO-PA) when there is a mismatch in the valuation methods used for different characteristics or segments in your data.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Inconsistent Valuation Methods: The error often arises when different valuation approaches are assigned to the same characteristics in the CO-PA configuration. For example, if one characteristic is set to use a standard cost valuation while another is set to use a moving average price, this inconsistency can trigger the error.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the master data settings for the materials or cost centers involved in the analysis.
  
  
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration in the CO-PA settings, such as the valuation method settings in the operating concern, can lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the CO-PA module. Ensure that the valuation methods for all characteristics