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How To Fix KT321 - No valuation profile saved in controlling area &


SAP Error Message - Details

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: KT - RK Message Table Maintenance

  • Message number: 321

  • Message text: No valuation profile saved in controlling area &

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  • What causes this issue?

    In version &V2&, you have entered a valuation other than the legal
    valuation or have activated the actual indicator in the version. You
    can only do this if a valuation profile is stored in controlling area
    &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?

    Enter a valuation profile with the basic data of controlling area &V1&
    (IMG: General Controlling). You can then make the required setting in
    version &V2&.

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KT321 - No valuation profile saved in controlling area & ?

    The SAP error message KT321 "No valuation profile saved in controlling area" typically occurs when you are trying to perform a transaction related to controlling (CO) and the system cannot find a valuation profile assigned to the controlling area. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when you are trying to create or post a cost center, internal order, or other CO-related objects.

    Cause:

    1. Missing Valuation Profile: The primary cause of this error is that there is no valuation profile assigned to the controlling area in the configuration settings.
    2. Incorrect Configuration: The valuation profile may not have been set up correctly or may have been deleted or not assigned to the controlling area.
    3. Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, the valuation profile might not have been included in the transport request.

    Solution:

    To resolve the KT321 error, you can follow these steps:

    1. Check Valuation Profile Assignment:

      • Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
      • Navigate to Controlling -> Cost Center Accounting -> Master Data -> Cost Centers -> Create or Change.
      • Check if the valuation profile is assigned to the controlling area.
    2. Assign a Valuation Profile:

      • If no valuation profile is assigned, you need to assign one:
        • Go to SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
        • Navigate to Controlling -> Cost Center Accounting -> Master Data -> Valuation -> Define Valuation Profiles.
        • Create or modify a valuation profile and ensure it is assigned to the relevant controlling area.
    3. Check Configuration:

      • Ensure that the configuration for the controlling area is complete and correct.
      • Verify that all necessary settings related to cost center accounting and internal orders are properly configured.
    4. Transport Issues:

      • If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that the valuation profile was included in the transport request.
      • If necessary, re-transport the configuration or manually create the valuation profile in the target system.
    5. Consult Documentation:

      • Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed steps on configuring valuation profiles and controlling area settings.

    Related Information:

    • Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OKB9 (Define Valuation Profiles) and OKKS (Define Controlling Area) to access the relevant configuration settings.
    • SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to valuation profiles and controlling areas.
    • User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the controlling area settings.

    By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KT321 error and ensure that a valuation profile is correctly assigned to your controlling area.

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