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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 final status, you may not be able to make changes.
  
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the project estimates.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Project Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the project type configuration in the SAP system and ensure that it is set up to allow percentage of completion estimates. This can be done in the configuration settings for project management.
  
  
  
  Review Project Definition Settings:
  
  Access the project definition and check the settings related to revenue recognition and percentage of completion. Ensure that the project is configured to allow estimates.
  
  
  
  Verify Project Status:
  
  Check the status of the project. If the project is in a status that does not allow changes, you may need to change the status or create a new project for further estimates.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user attempting to make the changes has the necessary authorizations. This may require coordination with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to project management and percentage of completion to ensure that all necessary configurations are in place.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CJ20N (Project Builder) or CJ02 (Change Project) to manage project definitions and settings.
  SAP Notes: Look for SAP Notes related to this error message for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Training and Documentation: Consider training sessions or documentation on project management in SAP to better understand the configurations and settings required for POC.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.