How To Fix KT291 - Maintain plan or actual indicator.

KT291 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KT - RK Message Table Maintenance

• Message number: 291

• Message text: Maintain plan or actual indicator.

What causes this issue?

You want to maintain dependent settings for version &V1&. However,
because version &V1& was not activated for either plan or actual data,
the version cannot be used.

System Response

Maintenance of dependent entries is not allowed for inactive versions.

How to fix this error?

Use the corresponding indicator to activate version &V1& for plan
and/or actual.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

KT291 - Details

• The SAP error message KT291 ("Maintain plan or actual indicator") typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when you are trying to create or modify a cost center, internal order, or other controlling objects that require a plan or actual indicator to be set. This error indicates that the system expects you to specify whether the object will be used for planning, actual postings, or both.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Indicator: The plan or actual indicator has not been set for the cost object you are trying to create or modify.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the controlling area or the specific object type may not be properly defined.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to maintain the plan or actual indicators.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KT291 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Maintain Plan/Actual Indicator:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g.,