How To Fix 7A321 - No progress version has been created in controlling area &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 7A - PS Progress Analysis

• Message number: 321

• Message text: No progress version has been created in controlling area &

What causes this issue?

You have not created a progess version in controlling area &V1&.

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?

Maintain a progress version for controlling area &V1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 7A321 - No progress version has been created in controlling area & ?

  The SAP error message 7A321 ("No progress version has been created in controlling area &") typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when you are trying to execute a transaction that requires a progress version, but none has been defined for the specified controlling area.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of a progress version in the controlling area you are working with. A progress version is necessary for certain calculations and reporting in SAP CO, particularly for project controlling and related functionalities.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to create a progress version for the relevant controlling area. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: 
  SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Controlling -> Project Controlling -> Progress Analysis -> Define Progress Versions
  
  
  
  
  Create a New Progress Version:
  
  In the "Define Progress Versions" screen, you can create a new progress version.
  Click on the "New Entries" button.
  Enter the required details:
  
  Controlling Area: Specify the controlling area for which you want to create the progress version.
  Progress Version: Enter a unique identifier for the progress version.
  Description: Provide a description for the progress version.
  
  
  Save your entries.
  
  
  
  Check Existing Progress Versions:
  
  If you believe a progress version should already exist, check the existing entries to ensure that it is not missing or incorrectly configured.
  
  
  
  Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify progress versions in the system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OKKP (for controlling area settings) or CJ20N (for project management) to navigate to relevant areas.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on project controlling and progress analysis.
  Support: If you continue to face issues, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP community for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your controlling activities in SAP.