How To Fix KJ221 - MOA for reserves for unrealized costs in period & & was changed

KJ221 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 221

• Message text: MOA for reserves for unrealized costs in period & & was changed

What causes this issue?

For period &v1&/&v2&, the procedure for apportioning the
<GL:reserves_for_unrealized_costs>reserves for unrealized 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 methods 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 system apportions the value
uniformly across all line IDs.
In the changed method, only the value of the open period is
distributed.

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 values on your object, check
the setting for planned value determination in the valuation method,
choose a different method of apportionment, or select the indicator
<LS>Other apportionment</>.
To select the indicator, go into Customizing in the valuation methods,
and then into Expert Mode.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KJ221 - MOA for reserves for unrealized costs in period & & was changed ?

  The SAP error message KJ221 typically relates to issues with the management of reserves for unrealized costs in the context of internal orders or projects. This error can occur when there are inconsistencies or changes in the data that affect the calculation or posting of these reserves.
  
  Cause:
  The error message KJ221 indicates that the reserves for unrealized costs for a specific period have been changed. This can happen due to several reasons, including:
  
  Changes in Cost Estimates: If there are changes in the cost estimates or planned costs for an internal order or project, it can lead to adjustments in the reserves.
  Period Closing Activities: If the period has been closed and then reopened for adjustments, it can cause discrepancies in the reserves.
  Manual Adjustments: Manual entries or adjustments made to costs or reserves can lead to inconsistencies.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the controlling module or related settings can also lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
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