How To Fix V3018 - Outcome analysis & is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V3 - Maintain Sales Activities

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Outcome analysis & is not defined

What causes this issue?

The specified outcome analysis &V1& is not allowed.
INCLUDE 'NA_NO_PROCESSING_2' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E
INCLUDE 'NA_CHECK_ENTRY' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E
DEFINE &FELDNAME& = '<LS>Outcome analysis</>'
INCLUDE 'NA_POSSIBLE_ENTRY' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E
DEFINE &ANLEGEOBJEKT& = 'outcome analyses'
INCLUDE 'NA_CREATE_CHANGE' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V3018 - Outcome analysis & is not defined ?

  The SAP error message V3018, which states "Outcome analysis & is not defined," typically occurs in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) or when dealing with certain types of reporting or analysis in SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a defined outcome analysis for the specified characteristics or data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The outcome analysis for the specified characteristics (like product, customer, etc.) has not been configured in the system.
  Incorrect Data Entry: The data being analyzed may not have been entered correctly, or the characteristics being used in the analysis do not match any defined outcome analysis.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data related to the characteristics being analyzed, such as missing or incorrect entries.
  Versioning Issues: If you are using different versions of the data or reports, there may be inconsistencies leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Go to the configuration settings for Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) and ensure that the outcome analysis is properly defined for the relevant characteristics.
  Use transaction code SPRO to access the configuration menu and navigate to the relevant sections for CO-PA.
  
  
  
  Review Data Entry:
  
  Verify that the data being analyzed is correctly entered and that the characteristics used in the analysis are valid and defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Master Data Verification:
  
  Check the master data for the relevant characteristics to ensure that all necessary entries are present and correct.
  Use transaction codes like MM03 for material master or XD03 for customer master to review the data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to CO-PA and outcome analysis to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  If possible, create a test scenario with known good data to see if the error persists. This can help isolate whether the issue is with specific data or a broader configuration problem.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP experts for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KE30 (Report for CO-PA), KE24 (Display CO-PA Document), and KE4S (Settlement of CO-PA).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to error V3018 in the SAP Support Portal, as there may be specific patches or updates that address this issue.
  Training and Documentation: Consider additional training or resources on CO-PA and outcome analysis to better understand the configuration and reporting processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the V3018 error in SAP.