How To Fix KP703 - The equivalence table is empty, values cannot be apportioned

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KP - CO-OM Planning

• Message number: 703

• Message text: The equivalence table is empty, values cannot be apportioned

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KP703 - The equivalence table is empty, values cannot be apportioned ?

  The SAP error message KP703 ("The equivalence table is empty, values cannot be apportioned") typically occurs in the context of cost planning and allocation in SAP Controlling (CO) module, particularly when using the transaction for cost center planning or activity-based costing.
  
  Cause:
  The error indicates that the equivalence table, which is used to define how costs should be apportioned among different cost objects (like cost centers or internal orders), is empty. This means that the system does not have any predefined rules or values to distribute the costs, leading to the inability to perform the planned allocation.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Equivalence Table:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in SAP to check if the equivalence table has been defined.
  You can do this by going to the transaction code KP26 (for activity type planning) or KP21 (for cost center planning) and checking the settings.
  
  
  
  Define the Equivalence Table:
  
  If