How To Fix 7A057 - Progress version can only be used with measurement method &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 7A - PS Progress Analysis

• Message number: 057

• Message text: Progress version can only be used with measurement method &2

What causes this issue?

Progress version &V1& takes the budget as the basis for the BCWP.
If you choose the budget as the basis, you cannot work with measurement
method &V2& because it is based on cost proportionality.

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?

Choose a progress version which is based on costs or choose a different
measurement method.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 7A057 - Progress version can only be used with measurement method &2 ?

  The SAP error message 7A057 indicates that there is a compatibility issue between the Progress version being used and the measurement method specified in the system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's integration with Progress databases or when dealing with specific measurement methods in SAP applications.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The Progress version installed does not support the measurement method specified (denoted as &2 in the error message).
  There may be a mismatch between the configuration settings in SAP and the capabilities of the Progress database version.
  The measurement method being used is not compatible with the current setup or version of the Progress database.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Compatibility:
  
  Verify the compatibility of the Progress version with the measurement method you are trying to use. Consult the SAP documentation or release notes for the specific version of SAP you are using to ensure that the measurement method is supported.
  
  
  
  Update Configuration:
  
  If the measurement method is not supported by the current Progress version, consider updating the Progress database to a version that is compatible with the required measurement method.
  
  
  
  Change Measurement Method:
  
  If updating the Progress version is not feasible, you may need to change the measurement method to one that is compatible with your current Progress version.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes or Knowledge Base Articles that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates available that resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with details about your system configuration, the specific measurement method, and the version of Progress you are using.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for your specific version to understand the supported measurement methods and their compatibility with different database versions.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums where other users may have encountered similar issues and can provide insights or solutions.
  System Logs: Check system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a suitable solution.