How To Fix KJ123 - Plan version (&) for valuation must differ from fixed price version (&)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KJ - Cost Object Controlling for Make-to-Order Production

• Message number: 123

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

What causes this issue?

When a project is being realized in the Project System, you can enter a
fixed price agreement that determines a fixed price for providing a
service.
This fixed price is entered on the lower-level WBS element and written
automatically to the higher-level WBS element under a fixed price
version. You can use this plan version to display the data for the
overall project in different views.
In the present case, you specified a plan version for results analysis
that is flagged as a fixed price version in the system.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Go into Customizing and enter a different plan version for valuation.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KJ123 - Plan version (&) for valuation must differ from fixed price version (&) ?

  The SAP error message KJ123 indicates that there is a conflict between the plan version and the fixed price version in the context of cost planning or valuation in SAP Controlling (CO). This error typically arises when you are trying to execute a transaction that requires a specific configuration of plan versions and fixed price versions, but the versions being used do not meet the required criteria.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The plan version you are trying to use is the same as the fixed price version. In SAP, the system requires that these two versions must be different to ensure proper cost planning and valuation.
  There may be a configuration issue in the controlling area settings or in the specific transaction you are trying to execute.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KJ123 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Plan and Fixed Price Versions:
  
  Verify the plan version you are using and ensure it is different from the fixed price version. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SAP.
  
  
  
  Change the Version:
  
  If you are using a transaction that allows you to specify the plan version, change it to a different version that does not match the fixed price version.
  
  
  
  Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the controlling area. You can check the settings for plan versions and fixed price versions in the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) under:
  
  Controlling (CO) ? Cost Element Accounting ? Planning ? Maintain Versions.
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on how to manage plan and fixed price versions.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KP06 (Cost Center Planning) or KP01 (Cost Center Planning: Create) where this error might occur.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to change plan and fixed price versions, as restrictions may lead to similar errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KJ123 error and continue with your cost planning activities in SAP.