How To Fix WRF_APC843 - None of the active key figures of PL &1 can be target of a distribution

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_APC - Messages for Operational Assortment Planning and Control

• Message number: 843

• Message text: None of the active key figures of PL &1 can be target of a distribution

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_APC843 - None of the active key figures of PL &1 can be target of a distribution ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_APC843: None of the active key figures of PL &1 can be target of a distribution
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs in SAP Profitability and Cost Management (CO-PA) or Profitability Analysis (PA) when you attempt to perform a distribution (or allocation) step in a planning or actual data scenario, but none of the active key figures in the specified planning layout (PL) are suitable or allowed as targets for distribution.
  In other words, the system checks the key figures defined in the planning layout &1 (where &1 is the placeholder for the planning layout name or ID) and finds that none of them are marked or configured as valid target key figures for distribution processes.
  
  Explanation:
  
  Key Figures in Planning Layout: In SAP CO-PA planning, key figures represent the data fields (e.g., revenue, cost, quantity) that you plan or analyze.
  Distribution Target: When distributing values (e.g., spreading costs or revenues), the system requires a target key figure that can receive the distributed amounts.
  Active Key Figures: Only key figures that are active and configured as distribution targets can be used.
  If none of the active key figures in the planning layout are configured as distribution targets, the system cannot proceed with the distribution step, hence the error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Planning Layout Configuration:
  
  Go to the planning layout &1 in the SAP system.
  Verify the key figures included in this layout.
  Ensure that at least one key figure is active and marked as a valid target for distribution.
  
  
  
  Mark Key Figures as Distribution Targets:
  
  In the planning layout maintenance (transaction code might be KEP2 or similar depending on your SAP version), check the properties of the key figures.
  Enable the option "Distribution Target" or similar flag for the key figure(s) you want to use as distribution targets.
  
  
  
  Activate Key Figures:
  
  Make sure the key figures are active in the planning layout.
  Inactive key figures cannot be used as targets.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization and Data Consistency:
  
  Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to modify planning layouts.
  Verify that the planning layout is consistent and correctly assigned to the planning sequence or process.
  
  
  
  Test the Distribution Again:
  
  After making the changes, retry the distribution step.
  The error should no longer occur if a valid target key figure is available.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KEP2 - Maintain Planning Layouts (CO-PA Planning)
  KEPM - Planning Layout Maintenance
  KEP5 - Planning Layout Display
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to CO-PA planning and distribution errors.
  Refer to SAP Help Portal for CO-PA planning layout configuration.
  
  
  Common Scenarios:
  
  This error often appears during planning data entry or distribution steps in CO-PA.
  It may also occur if a new planning layout was created but key figures were not properly configured.
  
  
  
  
  If you need further assistance, please provide:
  
  The exact transaction or process where the error occurs.
  The planning layout name or ID.
  Details about the key figures configured in the layout.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  No active key figures in planning layout &1 are configured as distribution targets.
  
  
  Solution
  Mark at least one active key figure as a distribution target in the planning layout.
  
  
  Related Info
  Use transaction KEP2 to maintain planning layouts; check SAP documentation for CO-PA.
  
  
  
  
  Let me know if you want step-by-step guidance on how to configure the planning layout!