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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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

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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 > Profitability Analysis > Basic Settings and ensure that the profitability analysis type in question is properly configured.
  Verify that the controlling area and the relevant settings are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Check the user’s authorization profile to ensure that they have the necessary permissions to access the specified profitability analysis type.
  Use transaction code SU53 to analyze authorization issues after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Verify Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the input for the profitability analysis type in the transaction or report where the error occurred. Ensure that it matches the expected values.
  
  
  
  Check Activity Status:
  
  Ensure that the profitability analysis type is active and available for the current period. You can check this in the configuration settings or by consulting with your SAP administrator.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional context on the specific profitability analysis type and its requirements.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  KE30: Report for Profitability Analysis
  KE24: Line Item Display for Profitability Analysis
  SPRO: Access to configuration settings
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance related to the KG1012 error.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the KG1012 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.