How To Fix KI138 - No revenue postings are planned for order &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KI -

• Message number: 138

• Message text: No revenue postings are planned for order &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KI138 - No revenue postings are planned for order &1 ?

  The SAP error message KI138 ("No revenue postings are planned for order &1") typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) and profitability analysis (CO-PA) when you attempt to post revenue to an order that has not been set up to allow for revenue postings. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Order Configuration: The order type or the specific order may not be configured to allow revenue postings. This can happen if the order is set up for cost tracking only and not for revenue recognition.
  Settlement Profile: The settlement profile assigned to the order may not include revenue postings.
  Revenue Recognition Settings: The settings for revenue recognition in the controlling area or the order type may not be correctly configured.
  Order Status: The order may be in a status that does not permit revenue postings (e.g., closed or completed).
  Missing Revenue Elements: There may be no revenue elements defined for the order, which means there are no accounts to post revenue against.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Order Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the order type in the SAP system and ensure that it is set up to allow revenue postings.
  Verify that the order type is intended for revenue-generating activities.
  
  
  
  Review Settlement Profile:
  
  Check the settlement profile assigned to the order and ensure it includes revenue postings.
  If necessary, modify the settlement profile to include the appropriate revenue accounts.
  
  
  
  Adjust Revenue Recognition Settings:
  
  Review the revenue recognition settings in the controlling area and ensure they are correctly configured for the order type.
  Make adjustments as needed to allow for revenue postings.
  
  
  
  Check Order Status:
  
  Verify the status of the order. If it is closed or completed, you may need to reopen it or create a new order for further postings.
  Ensure that the order is in a status that allows for revenue postings.
  
  
  
  Define Revenue Elements:
  
  If there are no revenue elements defined for the order, you may need to create or assign the necessary revenue elements to the order.
  Ensure that the revenue elements are correctly linked to the order for posting.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like KO02 (Change Order) or KO03 (Display Order) to check the order details and configuration.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed information on configuring order types and settlement profiles.
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the KI138 error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.