How To Fix KG1013 - Profitability Analysis type '&1' not permitted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KG1 - CO-PA planning

• Message number: 013

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

What causes this issue?

Operating concern &V2& is only generated for <ZH>one</> type of
Profitability Analysis (costing based or account-based). The type
chosen by you ('&V1&') is not valid for the operating concern.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Choose a different type of Profitability Analysis.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KG1013 - Profitability Analysis type '&1' not permitted ?

  The SAP error message KG1013, which states "Profitability Analysis type '&1' not permitted," typically occurs in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when a user attempts to execute a transaction or report that involves 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 transaction is not 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 Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or transaction data that prevent the system from recognizing the profitability analysis type.
  Inactive Profitability Analysis Type: The profitability analysis type may be inactive or not assigned to the relevant controlling area.
  
  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 -> Define Profitability Analysis Types.
  Ensure that the profitability analysis type you are trying to use is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Check the user roles and authorizations to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to access the profitability analysis type.
  Use transaction code SU53 to analyze authorization issues after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Validate Data:
  
  Check the master data and transaction data related to the profitability analysis type. Ensure that all necessary data is correctly maintained and consistent.
  Use transaction codes like KE24 (Display CO-PA Document) to review the data.
  
  
  
  Check Controlling Area Settings:
  
  Ensure that the profitability analysis type is assigned to the correct controlling area.
  Verify that the controlling area settings are correctly configured to allow the use of the specified profitability analysis type.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on configuring and troubleshooting profitability analysis types.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO (Customizing)
  KE24 (Display CO-PA Document)
  KE30 (Report for CO-PA)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP Community forums or other user groups for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the KG1013 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.