How To Fix KI183 - Prof.segment for prim.cost elements not advisable for costing-based CO-PA

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KI -

• Message number: 183

• Message text: Prof.segment for prim.cost elements not advisable for costing-based CO-PA

What causes this issue?

You posted to a profitability segment for primary cost element &V1&.
However, only costing-based profitability analysis is active in your
controlling area. For primary cost elements (cost element category 01)
postings from SD (billing documents) are not updated in costing-based
profitability analysis. In Cost Element Accounting (CO-OM) the posting
is updated only on a <DS:DE.AOTYP>reconciliation object</>.
Posting to a profitability segment therefore is of no use.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Change the account assignment of the sales document. Enter a different
true account assignment (e.g. internal order, cost center, project...)
in place of the profitability segment.
<ZH>Alternative procedure:</>
In Customizing, you can switch this message off, or change the message
category.
If you switch off the message, or change it to an information or
warning message, the system deletes the account assignment for the
profitability segment. This can have a number of consequences:
If no other account assignment object is specified, the system displays
the error message <DS:NA.KI235>KI235</> or <DS:NA.KI248>KI248
</>.
If another, true account assignment object (such as a cost center or
sales order) is specified, this object is updated in Cost Element
Accounting.
If the account assignment of the profitability segment without a
corresponding posting in CO-PA is acceptable, change the message type
of message KI183 to "A".
In this instance, message type "A" does not lead to the normal
cancellation message, but is used in this case to recreate the program
logic as it existed in previous Releases (up to 4.5B). Under "A", the
account assignment of the profitability segment is <ZH>not</> deleted
and <ZH>no</> error message is displayed.
As described above, the posting in Cost Element Accounting is updated
on one reconciliation object only.

Procedure for System Administrators

To change the message type for message KI183: see the <LS>General
Controlling</> section of the Implementation Guide (IMG) under
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUORK3OBA5>Change Message Control</> (work area "KI",
message number "183").

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KI183 - Prof.segment for prim.cost elements not advisable for costing-based CO-PA ?

  The SAP error message KI183 indicates that the use of primary cost elements in costing-based Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) is not advisable when a profit center is assigned to the cost element. This error typically arises when you are trying to post costs to a profit center that is not compatible with the costing-based CO-PA configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Primary Cost Elements: In SAP, primary cost elements are used to represent costs that originate from external accounting (like financial accounting). When these cost elements are assigned to a profit center, they may not be suitable for costing-based CO-PA, which expects certain configurations.
  Profit Center Assignment: The error can occur if the cost element is linked to a profit center that is not set up correctly for CO-PA or if the cost element is not defined as a secondary cost element in the context of CO-PA.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the CO-PA settings or the cost element master data that lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Cost Element Configuration: Ensure that the primary cost element is correctly configured in the system. You can do this by checking the cost element master data in transaction code KA03 (Display Cost Element).
  Review Profit Center Settings: Verify that the profit center assigned to the cost element is correctly set up for CO-PA. You can check this in transaction code KE52 (Change Profit Center).
  Use Secondary Cost Elements: If you are using costing-based CO-PA, consider using secondary cost elements for internal allocations instead of primary cost elements. This can help avoid the error.
  Adjust CO-PA Configuration: Review the configuration settings for CO-PA in transaction code KEI1 (Define Operating Concern) and ensure that the settings align with your business processes.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on configuring costing-based CO-PA and handling cost elements.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Costing-Based CO-PA: This is a method of profitability analysis that allows for detailed tracking of costs and revenues based on various characteristics (like product, customer, etc.). It is important to ensure that the cost elements used are compatible with this method.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KA01 (Create Cost Element), KA02 (Change Cost Element), KE30 (Report for CO-PA), and KE24 (Display CO-PA Line Items) for further analysis.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KI183 error and ensure that your costing-based CO-PA setup is functioning correctly.