How To Fix KT342 - Valuation setting & can no longer be changed.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KT - RK Message Table Maintenance

• Message number: 342

• Message text: Valuation setting & can no longer be changed.

What causes this issue?

You tried to change the valuation setting in controlling area &V1&. The
currency and valuation profile &V2& is assigned to the controlling
area. This setting has already been activated and therefore cannot be
changed anymore.

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 the activated currency and valuation profile &V2& again.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KT342 - Valuation setting & can no longer be changed. ?

  The SAP error message KT342, which states "Valuation setting & can no longer be changed," typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) and profitability analysis (CO-PA) when there is an attempt to change a valuation setting that is no longer modifiable due to certain conditions in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Period Lock: The period for which you are trying to change the valuation setting may be closed or locked. In SAP, once a period is closed, certain settings cannot be modified.
  Configuration Settings: The valuation settings may have been configured in such a way that they are fixed for certain periods or conditions.
  Data Consistency: The system may prevent changes to ensure data consistency, especially if there are already posted transactions that rely on the current valuation settings.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the valuation settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Period Status: Verify if the period you are trying to change is open. If it is closed, you may need to reopen it (if your business processes allow) or wait until the next open period.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the controlling area to see if there are restrictions on changing valuation settings. This can be done in the SPRO transaction under the relevant controlling settings.
  Data Consistency Check: Ensure that there are no transactions that would be affected by the change. If there are, you may need to reverse or adjust those transactions before making changes.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the valuation settings. If not, contact your SAP security administrator to obtain the required permissions.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the valuation settings relevant to your version of SAP.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OKB9 (for valuation settings) or KOB1 (for displaying CO document) to investigate further.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the KT342 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.