How To Fix GJ898 - JV Cost Obj Type of Order & for CoCd & Has no Penalty Category Defined.

GJ898 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GJ - Joint Venture Accounting

• Message number: 898

• Message text: JV Cost Obj Type of Order & for CoCd & Has no Penalty Category Defined.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GJ898 - JV Cost Obj Type of Order & for CoCd & Has no Penalty Category Defined. ?

  The SAP error message GJ898 indicates that there is an issue related to the cost object type of an order in the context of a company code (CoCd) that does not have a penalty category defined. This error typically arises in the context of Joint Venture (JV) accounting, where specific configurations are required for cost objects.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The primary cause of this error is that the cost object type associated with the order does not have a penalty category defined in the system. This is necessary for the system to process costs and penalties correctly.
  Incorrect Order Type: The order type being used may not be set up correctly for the specific company code or may not be compatible with the JV accounting processes.
  Data Entry Issues: There may be issues with the data entered for the order, such as incorrect or incomplete information.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Penalty Category:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings in SAP