How To Fix J3MAJR_REP004 - Cost increasing in case of repairs for different fiscal year is forbidden

J3MAJR_REP004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J3MAJR_REP - Assets repairs. Message class

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Cost increasing in case of repairs for different fiscal year is forbidden

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J3MAJR_REP004 - Cost increasing in case of repairs for different fiscal year is forbidden ?

  The SAP error message J3MAJR_REP004 indicates that there is an issue with cost management in the context of repairs, specifically when costs are being increased for repairs that span different fiscal years. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP module for asset accounting or maintenance management, particularly in industries where repairs and maintenance costs are tracked closely.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when there is an attempt to post an increase in costs for a repair that has already been recorded in a previous fiscal year. SAP has built-in controls to prevent cost increases for repairs that are not aligned with the fiscal year in which the original costs were recorded. This is to ensure that financial reporting remains accurate and that costs are not improperly allocated across fiscal periods.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Review the Repair Document: Check the repair document to ensure that the costs being