J1023 - Plan vsn (&) for valuation must differ from fixed price vsn (&)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J1 - Message Class for SEM-PA XPRAs

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Plan vsn (&) for valuation must differ from fixed price vsn (&)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J1023 - Plan vsn (&) for valuation must differ from fixed price vsn (&) ?

  The SAP error message J1023, which states "Plan vsn (&) for valuation must differ from fixed price vsn (&)," typically occurs in the context of product costing and valuation in SAP. This error indicates that there is a mismatch between the planned version and the fixed price version for a material or product.
  Cause:
  
  Version Configuration: The error arises when the system expects the planned version (used for planning and forecasting) to be different from the fixed price version (used for actual costing). If both versions are set to the same value, the system will trigger this error.
  Master Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the material master data or the costing variant settings that lead to this error.
  Costing Run Settings: The settings in the costing run may not be configured correctly, leading to a conflict between the planned and fixed price versions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Version Settings:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and check the costing views for the material in question.
  Ensure that the planned version and fixed price version are set correctly and are different.
  
  
  
  Adjust Costing Variant:
  
  Review the costing variant settings (transaction code OKKN) to ensure that the planned and fixed price versions are configured correctly.
  Make sure that the costing variant allows for different versions for planning and actual costing.
  
  
  
  Costing Run:
  
  If you are running a costing run (transaction code CK40N), ensure that you are selecting the correct versions for planning and fixed prices.
  If necessary, adjust the parameters in the costing run to ensure they align with the required versions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to product costing and version management for additional guidance on how to configure these settings properly.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test run to ensure that the error does not reoccur and that the costing calculations are performed correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CK11N (Create Cost Estimate), CK40N (Costing Run), and MM03 (Display Material).
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to material master data and costing configurations.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in product costing.