How To Fix KH343 - Select either plan data or actual data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KH - CO-PA Reporting

• Message number: 343

• Message text: Select either plan data or actual data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KH343 - Select either plan data or actual data ?

  The SAP error message KH343 ("Select either plan data or actual data") typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) or profitability analysis (CO-PA) when a user attempts to execute a report or transaction that requires a clear distinction between plan data and actual data. This error indicates that the system is expecting the user to specify whether they want to work with planned data or actual data, but both options are either selected or none is selected.
  Cause:
  
  Ambiguous Selection: The user may have selected both plan and actual data options in the report selection screen, which is not allowed.
  Missing Selection: The user may not have selected either plan or actual data, leading to confusion for the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the report or the data sources that are causing the system to not recognize the selections properly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Selections: Go back to the selection screen of the report or transaction and ensure that you have selected either "Plan Data" or "Actual Data," but not both. 
  
  If you want to see actual data, ensure that the "Plan Data" option is deselected.
  Conversely, if you want to see plan data, ensure that the "Actual Data" option is deselected.
  
  
  
  Review Report Configuration: If you are a system administrator or have access to configuration settings, check the configuration of the report to ensure that it is set up correctly to handle either plan or actual data.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific transaction or report you are using. This may provide additional insights into the expected selections.
  
  
  User Training: If this error is common among users, consider providing training or documentation to help them understand how to properly select data types in reports.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking selections and configurations, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: This error can occur in various transaction codes related to CO and CO-PA, such as KE30 (Report for CO-PA) or KSB1 (Actual Line Items).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches that may address this issue.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles and authorizations to access the data they are trying to view.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KH343 error and successfully run your report or transaction in SAP.