How To Fix KT253 - Activation of the indicator is not permitted

KT253 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KT - RK Message Table Maintenance

• Message number: 253

• Message text: Activation of the indicator is not permitted

What causes this issue?

You activated an indicator (<ZH>Plan</>, <ZH>Actual</>, <ZH>WIP/results
analysis</> or <ZH>Variance calculation</>) in the basic settings for
version &V1& in controlling area &V2&. However, a higher order of
settings (general version definition) prevents you from setting this
indicator in version &V1&.
&NOTE&
INCLUDE 'VERSN_0001' OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

Do not activate the indicator, or change the higher order of settings
in the general version definition.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KT253 - Activation of the indicator is not permitted ?

  The SAP error message KT253, which states "Activation of the indicator is not permitted," typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) or profitability analysis (CO-PA) modules when there is an attempt to activate a certain indicator or setting that is not allowed due to configuration or system constraints.
  Causes:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The indicator you are trying to activate may not be configured correctly in the system. This could be due to missing settings or incorrect parameters in the controlling area or profit center settings.
  Authorization Problems: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to activate the indicator. This can happen if the user role does not include the required permissions.
  System Restrictions: Certain indicators may be restricted from being activated based on the current status of the controlling area or other related settings.
  Data Consistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the activation of the indicator. For example, if there