How To Fix KG823 - Do not enter a plan version for the actual element

KG823 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KG - CO-PA Planning

• Message number: 823

• Message text: Do not enter a plan version for the actual element

What causes this issue?

You have specified the plan/actual indicator as "Actual" in an element
of the planning layout, and you also chose the characteristic
"Version".

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?

Delete the version in that element.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KG823 - Do not enter a plan version for the actual element ?

  The SAP error message KG823 ("Do not enter a plan version for the actual element") typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when you are trying to enter or process actual data in a transaction that is intended for planning data. This error indicates that the system is expecting actual data without any reference to a planning version.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to enter a plan version (which is used for planning purposes) in a transaction that is meant for actual data. In SAP, actual data and planning data are treated differently, and the system does not allow the mixing of these two types of data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should ensure that you are not entering a plan version when working with actual data. Here are some steps you can take:
  
  
  Check the Transaction: Make sure you are in the correct transaction for entering actual data. If you