How To Fix UPF043 - No distribution keys are maintained

UPF043 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UPF - Planning Functions

• Message number: 043

• Message text: No distribution keys are maintained

What causes this issue?

The distribution cannot be carried out.

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?

Maintain the distribution key.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UPF043 - No distribution keys are maintained ?

  The SAP error message UPF043 ("No distribution keys are maintained") typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when dealing with the distribution of costs or revenues, particularly in the Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) module. This error indicates that the system cannot find any distribution keys that are necessary for the allocation of costs or revenues to the relevant profitability segments.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Distribution Keys: The primary cause of this error is that no distribution keys have been defined for the relevant characteristics in the system. Distribution keys are essential for determining how costs or revenues should be allocated across different segments.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the Profitability Analysis settings, where the distribution keys are not properly set up or linked to the relevant characteristics.
  Master Data Issues: The master data related to the profitability segments may not be correctly maintained, leading to the absence of distribution keys.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Distribution