Message type: E = Error
Message class: KL - Valuation Function Modules: Activity Allocation
Message number: 003
Message text: Use a valid value type.
The system tried to read the activity price for a cost center/activity
type. An unknown value type (&V3&) was used. The permitted value types
are:
&V1& for plan activity prices
&V2& for actual activity prices
A program error has occurred.
Contact the SAP hotline service.
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The SAP error message KL003 ("Use a valid value type") typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) when working with cost planning, especially in the area of activity-based costing or when dealing with cost centers and internal orders. This error indicates that the system is expecting a valid value type for a particular operation, but the value type provided is either incorrect or not recognized.
Cause:
Invalid Value Type: The value type you are trying to use is not defined in the system or is not valid for the context in which you are working.
Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the controlling area or the value type settings in the system.
Data Entry Errors: The user may have entered an incorrect value type manually, leading to this error.
Missing Authorizations: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain value types.
Solution:
Check Value Type: Verify that the value
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