How To Fix 7A053 - Actual = Plan can only be used for actual percentage of completion

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 7A - PS Progress Analysis

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Actual = Plan can only be used for actual percentage of completion

What causes this issue?

You have selected measurement method &V1&. In this method, the system
copies the planned POC to the actual POC. You can only use this method
for the actual degree of completion.

System Response

INCLUDE 'NA_ALLG_NOVERARBEITUNG' OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

Check your entries, and correct them, if necessary.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 7A053 - Actual = Plan can only be used for actual percentage of completion ?

  The SAP error message 7A053 ("Actual = Plan can only be used for actual percentage of completion") typically occurs in the context of project management and controlling, particularly when dealing with the calculation of the percentage of completion for projects or internal orders.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when there is a mismatch between the actual costs incurred and the planned costs for a project or order. Specifically, it indicates that the system is trying to calculate the percentage of completion based on actual costs, but the configuration or data does not allow for this calculation because:
  
  Inconsistent Data: The actual costs may not align with the planned costs, leading to discrepancies.
  Configuration Issues: The settings in the project or order may not be configured to allow for the use of actual costs in the percentage of completion calculation.
  Incorrect Methodology: The method of calculating the percentage of completion may not be set correctly in the project definition or order.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Project/Order Settings:
  
  Go to the project or order in question and verify the settings related to the percentage of completion calculation.
  Ensure that the method for calculating the percentage of completion is set correctly (e.g., based on actual costs, planned costs, or milestones).
  
  
  
  Review Actual and Planned Costs:
  
  Compare the actual costs incurred with the planned costs. If there are significant discrepancies, investigate the reasons for these differences.
  Ensure that all actual costs have been posted correctly and that there are no missing postings.
  
  
  
  Adjust Configuration:
  
  If necessary, adjust the configuration settings in the project profile or order type to allow for the use of actual costs in the percentage of completion calculation.
  This may involve changing the settings in the project definition or the controlling area.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to project management and controlling to understand the specific requirements for calculating the percentage of completion.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like CJ20N (Project Builder) or CJI3 (Project Actual Line Items) to review project details and costs.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and modify project settings and cost data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.