How To Fix KG1012 - Profitability Analysis type '&1' not permitted

KG1012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KG1 - CO-PA planning

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Profitability Analysis type '&1' not permitted

What causes this issue?

Only the values '1' (costing based Profitability Analysis) and '2'
(account-based Profitablity Analysis) can be used to specify the type
of Profitability Analysis.

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?

Enter either '1' or '2' for the type of Profitability Analysis.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KG1012 - Profitability Analysis type '&1' not permitted ?

  The SAP error message KG1012, which states "Profitability Analysis type '&1' not permitted," typically occurs in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when a user attempts to access or process data related to a profitability analysis type that is not allowed or not configured correctly in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The profitability analysis type specified in the error message may not be configured in the system. This could be due to missing settings in the controlling area or the profitability analysis settings.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified profitability analysis type.
  Data Entry Error: The profitability analysis type may have been entered incorrectly in the transaction or report.
  Inactive Profitability Analysis Type: The profitability analysis type may be inactive or not available for the current period or scenario.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for Profitability Analysis in the SAP system (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Controlling >