How To Fix KJ193 - Results analysis to year &1 must be same as year of 1st open period &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 193

• Message text: Results analysis to year &1 must be same as year of 1st open period &2

What causes this issue?

You are using different reference periods for valuation in customer
enhancement 5 of results analysis. In this case the year of the first
open period must be the same as the year of Results Analysis To.
The first open period is determined from the setting for the cutoff
period in the Extended Control of the valuation method.
The period for the Results Analysis To is determined from the setting
for the End indicator in the Extended Control of the valuation method.
The methods of the differing reference periods are activated and
controlled by means of the Changing parameter BEW_REF_PER of customer
enhancement 5.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KJ193 - Results analysis to year &1 must be same as year of 1st open period &2 ?

  The SAP error message KJ193 indicates that there is a mismatch between the year of the results analysis (RA) period you are trying to process and the year of the first open period in the system. This error typically occurs when you attempt to perform results analysis for a project or order that is not aligned with the fiscal year settings in your SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch of Years: The year you are trying to perform results analysis for does not match the year of the first open period defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The fiscal year variant or period settings may not be correctly configured in the system.
  Period Closure: The period you are trying to analyze may be closed, or the first open period may not be set correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the First Open Period:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB52 to check the settings for the open and closed periods. Ensure that the first open period is set correctly for the fiscal year you are working with.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Results Analysis Period:
  
  Ensure that the results analysis you are trying to perform is for the correct fiscal year. If necessary, adjust the period you are trying to analyze to match the first open period.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of your fiscal year variant in the transaction code OB29. Ensure that it is set up correctly and that the periods are defined as expected.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the fiscal year settings or the implications of changing them, consult with your finance team or SAP consultant to ensure that any changes made do not affect other financial processes.
  
  
  
  Re-run Results Analysis:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, try to re-run the results analysis to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB52: To check and maintain the open and closed periods.
  OB29: To check and maintain fiscal year variants.
  KKAO: To perform results analysis for orders.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on results analysis and fiscal year settings.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to results analysis and fiscal year settings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KJ193 error and successfully perform results analysis in SAP.