How To Fix GJ438 - Corporate Recovery Indicator Should not Be Billable.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GJ - Joint Venture Accounting

• Message number: 438

• Message text: Corporate Recovery Indicator Should not Be Billable.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GJ438 - Corporate Recovery Indicator Should not Be Billable. ?

  The SAP error message GJ438, "Corporate Recovery Indicator Should not Be Billable," typically occurs in the context of project accounting or internal order management within SAP. This error indicates that there is a conflict between the corporate recovery indicator settings and the billing status of a project or order.
  Cause:
  
  Corporate Recovery Indicator Settings: The corporate recovery indicator is used to determine how costs are recovered for a project or internal order. If the indicator is set to a value that does not allow billing, but the system is trying to bill the project or order, this error will occur.
  Billing Configuration: The configuration settings for billing in the project or order may not align with the corporate recovery indicator settings.
  Project Status: The project or order may be in a status that does not permit billing, which can trigger this error when a billing attempt is made.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Corporate Recovery Indicator: Review the corporate recovery indicator assigned to the project or internal order. Ensure that it is set correctly according to your organization's billing policies.
  
  Navigate to the project or order in question and check the settings related to the corporate recovery indicator.
  
  
  
  Review Billing Configuration: Ensure that the billing configuration for the project or order is set up correctly. This includes checking the billing type and ensuring it aligns with the corporate recovery indicator.
  
  You may need to consult with your SAP configuration team to verify that the billing settings are appropriate.
  
  
  
  Project/Order Status: Check the status of the project or internal order. If it is in a status that does not allow billing, you may need to change the status or complete any necessary steps to enable billing.
  
  Ensure that all prerequisites for billing are met, such as completion of work or approval of costs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for handling corporate recovery indicators and billing processes. This can provide additional insights into the correct configurations and settings.
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support: If the issue persists, consider checking SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can also reach out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CJ20N (Project Builder), KO02 (Change Order), or CJ03 (Display Project) to review and modify project or order settings.
  Configuration Settings: Understanding the configuration settings in SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) related to project systems and billing can be beneficial.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to project or order settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the GJ438 error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.