How To Fix KT288 - Activating the indicator for this version is not allowed

KT288 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KT - RK Message Table Maintenance

• Message number: 288

• Message text: Activating the indicator for this version is not allowed

What causes this issue?

You wish to activate the plan indicator in the default settings for
version &V1&, profitability segment &V2&. This is not possible,
however, because a higher-priority entry (in the general version
definition) does not have an active plan indicator for 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?

Do not activate the indicator, or activate it in the entry with the
higher priority.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KT288 - Activating the indicator for this version is not allowed ?

  The SAP error message KT288, which states "Activating the indicator for this version is not allowed," typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) or profitability analysis (CO-PA) when you attempt to activate a version that is not permitted for certain operations or configurations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Version Configuration: The version you are trying to activate may not be configured correctly in the system. This could be due to restrictions set in the controlling area or the version itself.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to activate the version.
  System Settings: Certain system settings or parameters may prevent the activation of the version.
  Data Consistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the activation of the version.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Version Settings: Go to the configuration settings for the version in question. Ensure that the version is set up correctly and that it is allowed to be activated.
  
  Transaction Code: OKKP (for controlling area settings)