How To Fix KJ178 - Fill field ABKAT (= &1) in customer enhance. &2 with permissible value

KJ178 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 178

• Message text: Fill field ABKAT (= &1) in customer enhance. &2 with permissible value

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KJ178 - Fill field ABKAT (= &1) in customer enhance. &2 with permissible value ?

  The SAP error message KJ178 indicates that there is an issue with the field ABKAT (which typically refers to the account assignment category) in a customer enhancement. This error usually arises when the value provided for ABKAT does not match the permissible values defined in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Value: The value being assigned to the ABKAT field is not valid or does not exist in the predefined list of permissible values.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue where the permissible values for ABKAT have not been properly set up in the system.
  Data Entry Error: A typo or incorrect data entry could lead to this error.
  Custom Enhancements: If there are custom enhancements or modifications in the system, they may not be handling the ABKAT field correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Permissible Values: Verify the permissible values for the ABKAT field in the relevant configuration settings. You can do this by navigating to the configuration settings