How To Fix KQ161 - Use a line ID with category E for Line ID Revenue

KQ161 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 161

• Message text: Use a line ID with category E for Line ID Revenue

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KQ161 - Use a line ID with category E for Line ID Revenue ?

  The SAP error message KQ161, which states "Use a line ID with category E for Line ID Revenue," typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) and specifically when dealing with revenue line items in Profitability Analysis (CO-PA). This error indicates that the system expects a specific line item category for revenue postings, and the line ID being used does not meet the required criteria.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Line ID: The line ID being used for the revenue posting is not categorized correctly. In SAP CO-PA, line IDs are classified into different categories (e.g., A for costs, E for revenues, etc.). If a line ID that is not categorized as 'E' is used for a revenue posting, this error will occur.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the CO-PA settings where the line IDs are defined. If the line ID for revenue is not set up correctly in the system, it