How To Fix GJ014 - Recovery Indicator & Must Be Non-Billable for Company Code &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GJ - Joint Venture Accounting

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Recovery Indicator & Must Be Non-Billable for Company Code &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GJ014 - Recovery Indicator & Must Be Non-Billable for Company Code & ?

  The SAP error message GJ014 indicates that there is an issue with the recovery indicator for a specific company code in the context of project accounting or internal orders. This error typically arises when you are trying to post costs or create billing documents for a project or order that is set up in a way that does not allow for billable costs.
  Cause:
  
  Recovery Indicator Settings: The recovery indicator for the project or internal order is set to a value that indicates it should not be billable. This means that costs associated with this project or order cannot be recovered through billing.
  Company Code Configuration: The company code associated with the project or order may have specific settings that enforce non-billable status.
  Project Type: The project type may be configured to not allow billable costs, which can lead to this error when attempting to post costs or create invoices.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Recovery Indicator: Review the recovery indicator settings for the project or internal order. Ensure that it is set to a value that allows for billable costs if that is the intended behavior.
  
  You can do this by navigating to the project or order in the SAP system and checking the settings in the project definition or order master data.
  
  
  
  Adjust Company Code Settings: If the company code settings are enforcing non-billable status, you may need to adjust these settings. This could involve changing configuration settings in the SAP system related to project accounting or internal orders.
  
  
  Review Project Type: Ensure that the project type allows for billable costs. If necessary, you may need to change the project type or create a new project with the correct settings.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP administrator or functional consultant to understand the implications of changing recovery indicators and project settings.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that costs can be posted or billed as expected.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as CJ20N (Project Builder), CJ02 (Change Project), or KO02 (Change Order) to access and modify project or order settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on recovery indicators and billing configurations.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to project or order settings in the SAP system.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team for further investigation.