How To Fix KG406 - Strategy & is not valid in CO

KG406 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KG - CO-PA Planning

• Message number: 406

• Message text: Strategy & is not valid in CO

What causes this issue?

The number of the forecast strategy has the following meaning: The
first number specifies the model (constant, trend...)and the second
number specifies the selection procedure. If the second number is '0',
a value is defaulted. In CO, however, the model should be specified.

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?

Choose another forecast strategy.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KG406 - Strategy & is not valid in CO ?

  The SAP error message "KG406 Strategy & is not valid in CO" typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when you are trying to use a strategy that is not defined or not valid for the specific configuration or context in which you are working. This error is often related to the use of cost planning strategies in controlling modules.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Strategy: The strategy you are trying to use may not be defined in the system or may not be valid for the specific controlling area or cost object.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the controlling module that prevent the strategy from being recognized.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the strategy.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings that lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Strategy Definition:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the controlling