How To Fix 7A071 - Estimates for percentage of completion is not allowed

7A071 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 7A - PS Progress Analysis

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Estimates for percentage of completion is not allowed

What causes this issue?

Estimates is not a valid technique for determining the percentage of
completion in the object(s) you selected.

System Response

INCLUDE 'NA_ALLG_NOFUNKTION' OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

You determine how the percentage of completion is calculated for an
object by selecting a measurement method and assigning it to the object.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 7A071 - Estimates for percentage of completion is not allowed ?

  The SAP error message "7A071 Estimates for percentage of completion is not allowed" typically occurs in the context of project management and controlling, particularly when dealing with projects that use the percentage of completion (POC) method for revenue recognition and cost accounting.
  
  Cause:
  This error message usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Project Type Configuration: The project type you are using may not be configured to allow estimates for percentage of completion. This can happen if the project is set up in a way that does not support POC accounting.
  
  
  Settings in Project Definition: The project definition may not have the necessary settings enabled to allow for estimates. This could include missing or incorrect settings related to the revenue recognition method.
  
  
  Status of the Project: The project might be in a status that does not permit changes or updates to the estimates. For example, if the project is closed or in a