How To Fix JO040 - Fields for earned value analysis are not used.

JO040 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: JO - Project Information System: All Overviews

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Fields for earned value analysis are not used.

What causes this issue?

You are using a profile for displaying fields or for sorting/grouping
criteria that contains fields for earned value analysis. You can only
use these fields in earned value analyse not in the project information
system or the project planning board.

System Response

The system does not use all of the fields that are in the profile in
the project information system or the project planning board.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message JO040 - Fields for earned value analysis are not used. ?

  The SAP error message JO040, which states "Fields for earned value analysis are not used," typically occurs in the context of project management and earned value analysis (EVA) within SAP. This error indicates that certain fields required for performing earned value analysis are not being utilized or configured correctly in the project or order.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The project or order may not be configured to use earned value analysis. This could be due to missing settings in the project definition or order type.
  Field Settings: The specific fields required for EVA may not be activated or set up in the project structure.
  Data Entry: There may be missing or incorrect data entries in the relevant fields that are necessary for the analysis.
  Project Type: The project type or order type may not support earned value analysis.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Project Configuration:
  
  Go to the project definition or order and check if the earned value analysis fields are properly