How To Fix 8Z392 - Replacement cost valuation transaction (index) cannot be started directly

8Z392 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8Z - Messages for Inflation Adjustment

• Message number: 392

• Message text: Replacement cost valuation transaction (index) cannot be started directly

What causes this issue?

You are trying to call up the replacement cost valuation transaction
directly from the index. However, you can only start the transaction
via transaction "J1AZ".

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?

If you want to execute the replacement cost valuation transaction
(index) now, you do so via transaction <DS:TRAN.J1AZ>J1AZ</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8Z392 - Replacement cost valuation transaction (index) cannot be started directly ?

  The SAP error message 8Z392 indicates that a replacement cost valuation transaction (index) cannot be started directly. This error typically arises in the context of inventory valuation and cost accounting within the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  The error usually occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Transaction Call: The transaction is being called directly without going through the appropriate process or transaction code that initializes it properly.
  Missing Configuration: The necessary configuration for replacement cost valuation may not be set up in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the required authorizations to execute the transaction.
  System Settings: The system settings or parameters for the valuation method may not be correctly configured.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Use the Correct Transaction: Ensure that you are using the correct transaction code to initiate the replacement cost valuation. Typically, this should be done through the appropriate menu path or transaction code (e.g.,