How To Fix KM599 - Selective plan data transfer w/o line items deletes data for all objects

KM599 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KM - Error messages for Profit Center Accounting

• Message number: 599

• Message text: Selective plan data transfer w/o line items deletes data for all objects

What causes this issue?

In plan version &V1&, no line items are posted in fiscal year &V2&.
However, you have chosen selective plan data transfer of &V3&.
If you proceed, all existing plan data in &V3&, plan version &V1&,
fiscal year &V2& will be deleted. though only data for the objects
chosen is taken back over.

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?

If you are sure that you want to delete all existing plan data in &V3&,
plan version &V1&, fiscal year &V2&, but only want to take back over
data for the objects chosen, confirm this by choosing <ZK>Enter</>.
If you actually want to transfer all data in &V3&, remove the entries
for the objects you have chosen.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

KM599 - Details

• The SAP error message KM599, which states "Selective plan data transfer w/o line items deletes data for all objects," typically occurs in the context of transferring planning data in SAP, particularly when using the selective data transfer functionality in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BPC (Business Planning and Consolidation).
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when a selective data transfer is attempted without including line items. In this case, the system interprets the request as a command to delete existing data for all objects involved in the transfer. This can happen if:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The settings for the data transfer are not configured correctly, leading to unintended deletions.
  Missing Line Items: The transfer is initiated without specifying line items, which is necessary for maintaining the integrity of the data.
  Data Model Issues: There may be issues with the data model or the way the planning objects are defined.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Review Transfer