How To Fix KJ219 - Method of apportionment for inventory in period & & was changed

KJ219 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 219

• Message text: Method of apportionment for inventory in period & & was changed

What causes this issue?

For period &v1&/&v2&, the procedure for apportioning the
<GL:capitalized_costs>capitalized costs</> to the <GL:line_ID>line IDs
</> was either inappropriate or not possible.

System Response

If the <LS>Other apportionment</> indicator in the valuation method in
Customizing was selected, the system selects a new method of
apportionment for this period in the following way:
If an <LS>apportionment number</> was entered in Customizing under
<LS>Define Update for Results Analysis</>, the value is apportioned
according to this procedure.
If no apportionment number was entered, the value to be apportioned is
apportioned uniformly to all line IDs.
Only the value of the open periods is distributed in accordance with
the changed procedure.

How to fix this error?

To accept the method of apportionment, press ENTER.
If the <LS>Other apportionment</> indicator in the valuation method was
<ZH>not</> selected, results analysis cannot be performed on the
object. If appropriate, change the planned data for your object, check
the setting of the planned value determination in the valuation method,
choose a different method of apportionment, or select the indicator
<LS>Other apportionment</>.
To select this indicator, go into Customizing in the Valuation Methods,
then choose Expert Mode.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

KJ219 - Details

• The SAP error message KJ219 indicates that there has been a change in the method of apportionment for inventory in a specific period. This typically occurs in the context of controlling and financial accounting, particularly when dealing with cost accounting and inventory valuation.
  
  Cause:
  
  Change in Apportionment Method: The error is triggered when the method used to allocate costs or apportion inventory has been modified after transactions have already been posted for that period.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in the configuration settings related to cost centers, internal orders, or inventory management can lead to this error.
  Posting Period Issues: If there are postings made in a closed period or if the period is not open for posting, it can also lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Changes: Check the change logs to identify what changes were made to the apportionment method. This can help in understanding the impact of the change.
  Revert Changes: If the change was not