How To Fix KPT3034 - Only cost element planning may be copied with active cumulation

KPT3034 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KPT3 - Messages for Plan->Plan or Actual->Plan

• Message number: 034

• Message text: Only cost element planning may be copied with active cumulation

What causes this issue?

You have chosen the option <LS>Cumulate</> within a copy transaction.
This function is only available for the cost elements and key figure
planning. You have, however, selected other transactions (for instance
from overall planning). This is not supported.

System Response

The copy transaction cannot be carried out.

How to fix this error?

Only select transactions from cost element specific planning (or the
transaction for statistical key figures).

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KPT3034 - Only cost element planning may be copied with active cumulation ?

  The SAP error message KPT3034, which states "Only cost element planning may be copied with active cumulation," typically occurs in the context of planning in SAP Controlling (CO) when you are trying to copy planning data from one version to another while cumulation is active. This error indicates that the system is set up to only allow cost element planning to be copied when cumulation is active, and other types of planning (like cost center planning or internal order planning) cannot be copied under these conditions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Active Cumulation: The error arises when the planning version you are trying to copy from has cumulation active. In this state, the system restricts the types of planning data that can be copied.
  Planning Type: The planning type you are trying to copy may not be compatible with the active cumulation setting. For example, if you are trying to copy cost center planning or activity planning,