How To Fix KW742 - Select both value types (planned AND actual) for the target object

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 742

• Message text: Select both value types (planned AND actual) for the target 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 KW742 - Select both value types (planned AND actual) for the target object ?

  The SAP error message KW742, which states "Select both value types (planned AND actual) for the target object," typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) or SAP Project System (PS) when you are trying to execute a report or transaction that requires both planned and actual values to be selected for a specific target object (like a cost center, internal order, or project).
  Cause:
  The error arises when the system expects both planned and actual values to be included in the selection criteria for the report or transaction, but only one of them is selected. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  Report Configuration: The report you are trying to run is configured to require both planned and actual data.
  Selection Screen: On the selection screen, you may have inadvertently selected only one of the value types (either planned or actual) without the other.
  Data Availability: There may be a misunderstanding regarding the data available for the selected target object, leading to the selection of only one value type.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KW742 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Selection Criteria: Go back to the selection screen of the report or transaction and ensure that both "Planned" and "Actual" value types are selected. This may involve checking checkboxes or dropdowns that specify which value types to include.
  
  
  Review Report Requirements: If you are unsure why both values are needed, consult the documentation for the report or transaction you are using. It may provide insights into why both planned and actual values are necessary.
  
  
  Data Verification: Ensure that there is data available for both planned and actual values for the target object you are working with. If one of the value types does not have data, you may need to input or generate that data before running the report.
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support: If you continue to experience issues, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: This error can occur in various transaction codes related to reporting in CO or PS, such as KSB1 (Actual Line Items), KOB1 (Order: Actual Line Items), or S_ALR_87013611 (Cost Centers: Actual/Plan/Variance).
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help Portal or specific documentation for the module you are working with for more detailed information on handling reports and value types.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that your user role has the necessary authorizations to access both planned and actual data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KW742 error and successfully run your report or transaction in SAP.