How To Fix KG880 - 'Distribution Level' option is not permitted for unit of measure fields

KG880 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KG - CO-PA Planning

• Message number: 880

• Message text: 'Distribution Level' option is not permitted for unit of measure fields

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KG880 - 'Distribution Level' option is not permitted for unit of measure fields ?

  The SAP error message KG880, which states that the 'Distribution Level' option is not permitted for unit of measure fields, typically occurs in the context of cost allocation or distribution processes within SAP, particularly in the Controlling (CO) module. This error indicates that there is an issue with how the unit of measure (UoM) is being handled in the distribution process.
  
  Cause:
  The error is generally caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The distribution level is set to a unit of measure field that does not support this option. In SAP, certain fields are not designed to handle distribution at the unit of measure level.
  
  
  Data Entry Issues: The user may have inadvertently selected a distribution level that is incompatible with the selected unit of measure.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the cost objects or the materials involved may not be correctly set up, leading to conflicts in how units