How To Fix KW740 - Select the value type (planned and/or actual) for the reference object

KW740 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 740

• Message text: Select the value type (planned and/or actual) for the reference object

What causes this issue?

The reference or target values must be specified when copying from
allocations.

How to fix this error?

Please fully specify the reference or target values.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KW740 - Select the value type (planned and/or actual) for the reference object ?

  The SAP error message KW740, which states "Select the value type (planned and/or actual) for the reference object," typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) when working with cost planning or actual cost assessments. This error indicates that the system requires you to specify whether you are dealing with planned values, actual values, or both for a particular reference object (such as a cost center, internal order, or project).
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Value Type Selection: The user has not selected a value type (planned or actual) when trying to execute a transaction that requires this specification.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the controlling module that are not set up correctly, leading to the system not recognizing the value type.
  Transaction Context: The transaction being executed may inherently require a value type to be specified, and if it is not, the system will throw this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Select Value Type: When prompted by