How To Fix KG386 - The definition of the ratio & is not allowed

KG386 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KG - CO-PA Planning

• Message number: 386

• Message text: The definition of the ratio & is not allowed

What causes this issue?

The combination of numerator (quantity field &V2&) and denominator
(value field &V3&) in the ratio &V1& is not allowed. A ratio that has
a quantity field as the numerator cannot have a value field as the
denominator.

How to fix this error?

Choose a quantity field as the denominator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KG386 - The definition of the ratio & is not allowed ?

  The SAP error message KG386 ("The definition of the ratio & is not allowed") typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) when working with cost center accounting, profit center accounting, or other related areas where ratios are defined for various calculations.
  
  Cause:
  The error message KG386 usually indicates that there is an issue with the definition of a ratio in the system. This could be due to several reasons, including:
  
  Invalid Ratio Definition: The ratio you are trying to define or use may not conform to the required format or rules set by the system.
  Missing Parameters: Required parameters or components for the ratio may be missing or incorrectly configured.
  Incompatibility: The ratio may not be compatible with the type of data or the context in which it is being used.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration settings in the controlling module that prevent the ratio from being defined or used.
  
  
  Solution:
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