How To Fix J-035 - Evaluation category & not known

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J- -

• Message number: 035

• Message text: Evaluation category & not known

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J-035 - Evaluation category & not known ?

  The SAP error message J-035, which states "Evaluation category & not known," typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) or Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when the system encounters an evaluation category that is not recognized or defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Undefined Evaluation Category: The evaluation category you are trying to use has not been defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the CO-PA settings where the evaluation category is not properly set up.
  Data Entry Error: There could be a typo or incorrect entry in the transaction or report where the evaluation category is specified.
  Missing Authorizations: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain evaluation categories.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant area for Profitability Analysis and check if the evaluation category is defined.
  If it is not defined, you may need to create it or adjust the existing configuration.
  
  
  
  Verify Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the entry where the error occurred to ensure that the evaluation category is correctly specified.
  Look for any typos or incorrect values.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to CO-PA to understand the valid evaluation categories and their configurations.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the evaluation categories. This can be checked with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform a test to see if the error persists. If it does, further investigation may be needed.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KE30 (Report for CO-PA) or KE24 (Display CO-PA Document) to analyze the data and configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for additional help from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP expert or your organization's SAP support team for further assistance.