How To Fix KM685 - You must specify either an account or a statistical key figure

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 685

• Message text: You must specify either an account or a statistical key figure

What causes this issue?

You have specified both accounts and statistical key figures. However,
you can only enter one of these characteristics.

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?

Enter either an account or account group, or a statistical key figure
or statistical key figure group.
Note that you are required to enter one of these.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KM685 - You must specify either an account or a statistical key figure ?

  The SAP error message KM685 ("You must specify either an account or a statistical key figure") typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) or cost center accounting when you are trying to post a transaction or create a record that requires either a cost account or a statistical key figure, but neither has been provided.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Account: The transaction you are trying to execute requires a cost account to be specified, but it has not been provided.
  Missing Statistical Key Figure: Alternatively, if the transaction is supposed to use a statistical key figure for allocation or distribution, and none has been specified, this error will also occur.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the controlling module that require certain fields to be filled out, and these settings may not be aligned with the data you are trying to post.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Fields: Ensure that you have filled in either the account