How To Fix KG862 - The selected valuation view is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KG - CO-PA Planning

• Message number: 862

• Message text: The selected valuation view is not active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KG862 - The selected valuation view is not active ?

  The SAP error message KG862, which states "The selected valuation view is not active," typically occurs in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when you are trying to execute a report or transaction that requires a specific valuation view that has not been activated.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Valuation View: The most common cause of this error is that the valuation view you are trying to use has not been activated in the system. Valuation views are used in CO-PA to define how data is structured and reported.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings in the CO-PA module, such as missing or incorrect settings for the valuation view.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the valuation view, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Valuation View:
  
  Go to the transaction code KEA0 (for activating valuation views).
  Check the list of valuation views and ensure that the one you are trying to use is active. If it is not, activate it.
  After activation, you may need to regenerate the data for the valuation view.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the CO-PA module to ensure that all necessary settings for the valuation view are correctly defined.
  You can access the configuration settings through the transaction code SPRO and navigate to the relevant CO-PA settings.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the valuation view. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Recheck the Report/Transaction:
  
  After activating the valuation view, try running the report or transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KEA0: Activate Valuation Views
  SPRO: Access SAP Reference IMG for configuration
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on CO-PA configuration and valuation views.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for additional assistance.