How To Fix KQ158 - Results analysis key required to update in results analysis version &

KQ158 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KQ - Error Messages for Customizing Product Costing

• Message number: 158

• Message text: Results analysis key required to update in results analysis version &

What causes this issue?

For <DS:GLOS.results_analysis_version>results analysis version</> &v1&,
you specified in Customizing that the
<DS:GLOS.results_analysis_data>results analysis data</> (such as
<DS:GLOS.work_in_process>work in process</>, reserves, and cost of
sales) are to be written under separate cost elements for each
<DS:GLOS.results_analysis_key>results analysis key</>. This means that
you must enter a results analysis key when you maintain the update
rules.
If you want to update the work in process and the cost of sales under
the same results analysis cost elements, turn off the <LS>Update
results analysis key</> indicator in results analysis version &v1&.

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 a results analysis key, or turn off the <LS>Update results
analysis key</> indicator in results analysis version &V1&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KQ158 - Results analysis key required to update in results analysis version & ?

  The SAP error message KQ158 indicates that a results analysis key is required to update the results analysis version in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of results analysis (RA) for projects or internal orders when the system is unable to find the necessary configuration or data to perform the results analysis.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Results Analysis Key: The results analysis key is not defined for the specific results analysis version you are trying to use. This key is essential for determining how results analysis should be processed.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration for results analysis may not be set up correctly in the system. This includes missing or incorrect settings in the controlling area or project definition.
  Version Not Active: The results analysis version you are trying to use may not be active or properly configured in the system.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the project or