How To Fix KJ169 - With profit basis &1, use only RA type E

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 169

• Message text: With profit basis &1, use only RA type E

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KJ169 - With profit basis &1, use only RA type E ?

  The SAP error message KJ169 indicates that there is an issue with the profit basis configuration in the context of revenue accounting (RA). Specifically, it suggests that for the specified profit basis (denoted by &1), only revenue accounting type E is allowed.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises when:
  
  The profit basis you are trying to use is not compatible with the revenue accounting type you have selected.
  The configuration settings in the system do not allow the use of the selected revenue accounting type for the specified profit basis.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Profit Basis Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for profit basis in your SAP system.
  Verify that the profit basis you are using is correctly set up to allow only revenue accounting type E.
  
  
  
  Use the Correct Revenue Accounting Type:
  
  If you are using a different revenue accounting type, switch to type E as indicated by the error message.
  Ensure that your transaction or document is set to use revenue accounting type E.
  
  
  
  Review Customizations:
  
  If there are any customizations or enhancements in your SAP system related to revenue accounting, review them to ensure they are not causing conflicts with the profit basis settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed information on profit basis and revenue accounting types to ensure compliance with the system's requirements.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configurations and settings, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Revenue Accounting Types: Understand the different types of revenue accounting available in SAP and their specific use cases.
  Profit Basis: Familiarize yourself with how profit basis is defined and used in your organization’s SAP configuration.
  Transaction Codes: Use relevant transaction codes (like SPRO for configuration) to navigate to the settings related to revenue accounting and profit basis.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KJ169 error and ensure that your profit basis and revenue accounting type are correctly aligned.