How To Fix J3761 - Transaction (&1, &2) has an invalid status -> No costing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J3 - Dialog Messages for Data Pool Entry Transactions

• Message number: 761

• Message text: Transaction (&1, &2) has an invalid status -> No costing

What causes this issue?

You can only cost the transactions with the
transaction category <zk>contract</> or <zk>contract
settlement</>.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J3761 - Transaction (&1, &2) has an invalid status -> No costing ?

  The SAP error message J3761 indicates that a transaction (identified by the parameters &1 and &2) has an invalid status, which prevents costing from being performed. This error typically arises in the context of controlling and cost accounting modules, particularly when dealing with internal orders, production orders, or other cost objects.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Status: The transaction may be in a status that does not allow for costing. For example, it could be in a "locked" status or a status that is not yet ready for costing.
  Incomplete Data: Required data for costing may be missing or incomplete, leading to the inability to process the transaction.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the controlling module that are not set up correctly, affecting the status of the transaction.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform costing on the transaction.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Transaction Status: Review the status of the transaction in question. Ensure that it is in a valid status for costing. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction in SAP and checking its status.
  Complete Required Data: Ensure that all necessary data for costing is entered and complete. This may include cost estimates, planned costs, or other relevant information.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the controlling module to ensure that they are set up correctly. This may involve consulting with your SAP configuration team or reviewing documentation.
  Authorization Check: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform costing on the transaction. If not, work with your SAP security team to obtain the required permissions.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details related to the error message and the transaction types involved.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KO02 (Change Order), CO02 (Change Production Order), or others depending on the context of the error.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches that address the issue.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.