How To Fix KJ216 - Planned costs for valuation are 0. Please check the object

KJ216 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 216

• Message text: Planned costs for valuation are 0. Please check the object

What causes this issue?

You are attempting to carry out <DS:GLOS.results_analysis>results
analysis</> for an object whose planned costs are zero.
The planned costs can be zero under the following conditions:
no costs have been planned on the order
no <DS:GLOS.line_ID>line IDs</> of <LS>category</> "K" (costs) have
been defined in Customizing
the <LS>valuation basis</> chosen is unsuitable for the results
analysis object.
Example:
You are attempting to carry out results analysis on the basis of actual
data when no actual costs have been incurred for the object.
If the planned costs are zero, the <GL:calculated_revenue>calculated
revenue</> cannot be calculated.

How to fix this error?

Check the object for which results analysis is to be carried out.
Check the entries in Customizing under
Define valuation methods for results analysis
In particular, check the <LS>valuation basis</>.
Define update for results analysis
In particular, check the <LS>category</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KJ216 - Planned costs for valuation are 0. Please check the object ?

  The SAP error message KJ216, which states "Planned costs for valuation are 0. Please check the object," typically occurs in the context of cost planning and controlling within SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to find any planned costs associated with the specified object (such as a cost center, internal order, or project) for the valuation process.
  Causes:
  
  
  No Planned Costs Defined: The most common cause is that there are no planned costs defined for the object in question. This could happen if the planning process was not executed or if the planning data was not saved correctly.
  
  
  Incorrect Object Reference: The object you are trying to evaluate may not be correctly referenced or may not exist in the system.
  
  
  Data Not Updated: If the planning data was recently updated or changed, it may not have been reflected in the valuation yet.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary