How To Fix KW590 - Comb. profitability analysis active; template alloc. should not be used

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KW - CO-ABC Activity-Based Costing

• Message number: 590

• Message text: Comb. profitability analysis active; template alloc. should not be used

What causes this issue?

You are using the combined profitability analysis. If you use template
allocation in cost accounting, the costs are posted with the allocation
cost element of the activity type, that is, the unique reference to the
primary cost element and therefore to the FI account is lost.

System Response

This message can be configured using transaction OBA5. You can configure
it as an information, warning, or error message.

How to fix this error?

Check the requirements in your company regarding reconciliation with FI.
If you use an activity network (IIAA, template allocation), you can no
longer fully reconcile the combined profitability analysis with
Financial Accounting.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KW590 - Comb. profitability analysis active; template alloc. should not be used ?

  The SAP error message KW590 indicates that there is an issue with the use of a template allocation in a scenario where the combination profitability analysis is active. This error typically arises in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when trying to execute a transaction that involves allocation templates while the system is configured to use combination profitability analysis.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because:
  
  Combination Profitability Analysis Active: The system is set to use combination profitability analysis, which does not support the use of allocation templates in the same way that single profitability analysis does.
  Template Allocation Misconfiguration: The allocation template being used is not compatible with the settings or the type of profitability analysis that is currently active.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KW590 error, you can consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration settings for Profitability Analysis in your SAP system. Ensure that the settings align with the type of analysis you intend to perform.
  If you need to use allocation templates, consider switching from combination profitability analysis to single profitability analysis if that fits your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Review Allocation Templates:
  
  Review the allocation templates you are trying to use. Ensure they are correctly set up and compatible with the type of profitability analysis you are working with.
  If necessary, create or modify allocation templates to ensure they are suitable for the active profitability analysis.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed information on the limitations and requirements of using allocation templates with different types of profitability analysis.
  
  
  
  Seek Expert Assistance:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or a consultant with expertise in CO-PA for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Profitability Analysis (CO-PA): This module allows businesses to analyze their profitability by various dimensions such as product, customer, region, etc.
  Allocation Templates: These are predefined rules or methods used to allocate costs or revenues across different dimensions in profitability analysis.
  Configuration Settings: The settings for profitability analysis can be found in the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) under the Controlling (CO) module.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the KW590 error and ensure that your profitability analysis processes run smoothly.