How To Fix KS162 - The field change can lead to problems during planning.

KS162 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KS - RK-S Master Data Maintenance

• Message number: 162

• Message text: The field change can lead to problems during planning.

What causes this issue?

The change in cost center types for an activity type can result in
planning problems because dependent data exists.

System Response

A program termination in planning may occur.

How to fix this error?

If problems occur, reset the field contents to the original value or
just extend the value.
You can find the original value in the change documents for this field.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KS162 - The field change can lead to problems during planning. ?

  The SAP error message KS162, which states "The field change can lead to problems during planning," typically occurs in the context of cost center planning or internal order planning. This message is a warning that indicates that a change made to a field in the planning layout or planning data could potentially disrupt the planning process or lead to inconsistencies in the data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Changes: The error is often triggered when a user attempts to change a field that is critical for planning, such as cost elements, activity types, or other key planning parameters.
  Data Consistency: The change may lead to inconsistencies in the planning data, especially if the new values do not align with existing data or if they violate business rules.
  Planning Versions: If the planning version is not set up correctly or if there are conflicts between different versions, this error may arise.
  Authorizations: Sometimes, the user may not have the