How To Fix KP285 - Activity relationship with different object currencies

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KP - CO-OM Planning

• Message number: 285

• Message text: Activity relationship with different object currencies

What causes this issue?

In the price calculation, you specified that the object currency
amounts are to be iterated independently. This function only works if
all objects, for which activity links between one another exist, have
the same object currency. However, an activity link exists between
object &V1& and &V2& although these two have different object
currencies.

System Response

The prices are calculated via iteration only in the controlling area
currency, the prices in object currency are calculated from the prices
in controlling area currency by means of foreign currency translation.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KP285 - Activity relationship with different object currencies ?

  The SAP error message KP285 indicates that there is a mismatch in the currencies used for activity relationships in the controlling module. This typically occurs when you are trying to assign costs or activities to a cost center or internal order that uses a different currency than the one defined for the activity type or the cost element.
  Cause:
  
  Currency Mismatch: The primary cause of this error is that the activity type or cost center is defined in a different currency than the one being used in the transaction.
  Configuration Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the configuration of the controlling area, cost centers, or activity types regarding currency settings.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the cost center, activity type, or internal order may not be aligned in terms of currency.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Currency Settings:
  
  Verify the currency settings for the controlling area, cost centers, and activity types. Ensure that they are consistent and aligned.
  You can check the currency settings in the following transactions:
  
  OKKP: Controlling area settings
  KS01/KS02: Cost center master data
  KA01/KA02: Activity type master data
  
  
  
  
  
  Adjust Master Data:
  
  If you find discrepancies, you may need to adjust the master data to ensure that all relevant objects (cost centers, activity types, etc.) are using the same currency.
  If necessary, create new cost centers or activity types with the correct currency.
  
  
  
  Reassign Activities:
  
  If the error occurs during a specific transaction, try to reassign the activities or costs to ensure that they are being assigned to the correct objects with matching currencies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidance on handling currency-related issues in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KP26: Change Activity Type Planning
  KP05: Planning for Activity Types
  KSB1: Cost Centers: Actual Line Items
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide patches related to currency handling in controlling.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If you have custom developments, ensure that they are not interfering with currency assignments.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KP285 error and ensure that your activity relationships are correctly configured with matching currencies.