How To Fix KT504 - Same valuation category for all versions of a valuation profile

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KT - RK Message Table Maintenance

• Message number: 504

• Message text: Same valuation category for all versions of a valuation profile

What causes this issue?

All versions that are assigned to a currency and valuation profile must
have the same revaluation category: 'Revaluation with separate
transaction' or 'revaluation in original transaction'.
'No revaluation' is always allowed.

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?

Match the revaluation categories of the versions.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KT504 - Same valuation category for all versions of a valuation profile ?

  The SAP error message KT504, which states "Same valuation category for all versions of a valuation profile," typically occurs in the context of configuring valuation profiles in SAP Controlling (CO) or Material Ledger (ML). This error indicates that there is a configuration issue with the valuation categories assigned to different versions of a valuation profile.
  Cause:
  The error arises when the system detects that the same valuation category is assigned to multiple versions of a valuation profile. In SAP, valuation profiles are used to determine how costs are calculated and reported for different versions (e.g., actual, planned, etc.). Each version should ideally have distinct valuation categories to avoid confusion and ensure accurate reporting.
  Solution:
  To resolve the KT504 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Valuation Profiles:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for valuation profiles in SAP (Transaction code: OKEV or SPRO).
  Review the valuation profiles and their associated versions.
  
  
  
  Identify Duplicate Valuation Categories:
  
  Look for instances where the same valuation category is assigned to multiple versions of the same valuation profile.
  Ensure that each version has a unique valuation category.
  
  
  
  Modify Valuation Categories:
  
  If you find duplicates, modify the valuation categories for the affected versions. Assign different valuation categories to each version to ensure they are unique.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save the configuration.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the changes, test the configuration by running the relevant transactions to ensure that the error no longer appears.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OKEV (for valuation profiles) and OKEU (for controlling area settings).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on valuation profiles and categories.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches that could resolve the issue.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to configuration settings in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KT504 error and ensure that your valuation profiles are correctly configured.