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

7A053 - Overview

• 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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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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