How To Fix FCO_KKAG005 - WIP/RA can only be calculated for legal valuation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCO_KKAG - Message Class for new CodePushDown Transactions

• Message number: 005

• Message text: WIP/RA can only be calculated for legal valuation

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCO_KKAG005 - WIP/RA can only be calculated for legal valuation ?

  The SAP error message FCO_KKAG005 indicates that the Work in Progress (WIP) or Revenue Recognition (RA) calculation can only be performed for legal valuation. This error typically arises in the context of controlling and financial accounting when trying to perform WIP calculations for a project or order that is not set up correctly for legal valuation.
  Cause:
  
  Valuation Type: The project or order may not be configured to use legal valuation. This can happen if the valuation method is set to something other than legal valuation (e.g., group valuation).
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the controlling area, project, or order that prevent the system from recognizing it as a legal valuation.
  Missing Settings: The necessary settings for legal valuation might be missing in the project or order master data.
  Period Closing: The error can also occur if the period for which you are trying to calculate WIP/RA is closed or if the necessary postings have not been made.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Valuation Settings: Ensure that the project or order is set up for legal valuation. You can do this by checking the master data of the project/order in the SAP system.
  Configuration Review: Review the configuration settings in the controlling area to ensure that legal valuation is enabled. This may involve checking the settings in transaction codes like OX19 (for controlling area) and OX16 (for valuation).
  Adjust Master Data: If the project or order is not set up correctly, you may need to adjust the master data to ensure it is configured for legal valuation.
  Open Periods: Ensure that the accounting periods are open for the relevant transactions. You can check this in the period closing settings.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific configuration steps related to WIP and RA calculations.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  KKAO: WIP calculation
  KKAJ: Revenue recognition
  CJ20N: Project management
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may resolve the issue.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform WIP/RA calculations.
  Testing: After making changes, perform a test calculation to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP Controlling (CO) and Financial Accounting (FI) modules.