How To Fix KQ351 - Do not assign cost elements to delta profit components

KQ351 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 351

• Message text: Do not assign cost elements to delta profit components

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KQ351 - Do not assign cost elements to delta profit components ?

  The SAP error message KQ351, which states "Do not assign cost elements to delta profit components," typically arises in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when there is an attempt to assign cost elements to delta profit components in a way that is not allowed by the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The error usually occurs when there is an attempt to assign cost elements to delta profit components in the CO-PA configuration. Delta profit components are designed to capture changes in profitability and should not be directly linked to cost elements.
  Misunderstanding of Profit Component Types: Users may not fully understand the distinction between standard profit components and delta profit components, leading to incorrect assignments.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the CO-PA module. Ensure that cost elements are only assigned to standard profit components and not to delta profit components.
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for CO-PA and review the settings for profit