How To Fix KG852 - Profitability segment cannot be processed

KG852 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KG - CO-PA Planning

• Message number: 852

• Message text: Profitability segment cannot be processed

What causes this issue?

You cannot enter plan data in one quantity field because it has
incompatible units. To see which quantity field is affected, choose
"Extras -> Error logs -> Units".

System Response

The desired planning function cannot be carried out for this
profitability segment.

How to fix this error?

First, find out which units were planned when they should not have
been. Then you can change this data explicitly in manual planning (by
specifying a unit manually) or using the function "Automatic planning
-> Delete".

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KG852 - Profitability segment cannot be processed ?

  The SAP error message KG852, which states "Profitability segment cannot be processed," typically occurs in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when there is an issue with the profitability segment data. This error can arise due to various reasons, including data inconsistencies, missing master data, or configuration issues.
  Causes of Error KG852
  
  
  Missing Profitability Segment Data: The profitability segment that is being referenced may not exist in the system or may not be properly defined.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for Profitability Analysis may not be set up correctly, leading to issues when trying to process profitability segments.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data being processed, such as missing or incorrect entries in the relevant master data tables.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or process the profitability segment.
  
  
  Document Type Issues: The document type being processed may not be compatible with the profitability segment.
  
  
  Solutions to Error