How To Fix KJ232 - Planned cost = 0. Cannot use method of apportionment (&,&)

KJ232 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 232

• Message text: Planned cost = 0. Cannot use method of apportionment (&,&)

What causes this issue?

The method of apportionment apportions the values calculated in
<DS:GLOS.results_analysis>results analysis</> to the
<DS:GLOS.line_ID>line IDs</> in proportion to the total planned costs
for each line ID.
In this case the planned costs are zero.
The planned costs can be zero if you have not planned any costs for the
order.
The method of apportionment cannot be used.
The pair (&V1&,&V2&) means (line ID category, results analysis form).
The line ID categories are:
K = costs
P = costs of commissions and complaints
The results analysis forms are:
B = work in process
R = reserves for unrealized costs
P = reserves for commissions and complaints

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?

Check the planned values of the object for which you want to perform
results analysis.
Check the settings in the <LS>valuation method</> that is relevant to
the <DS:GLOS.results_analysis_version>results analysis version</>. If
necessary, choose a different method of apportionment.
If you are not planning any costs on the object all, you can select a
results analysis method in simplified Customizing in the valuation
method for which no planned costs are required.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KJ232 - Planned cost = 0. Cannot use method of apportionment (&,&) ?

  The SAP error message KJ232, which states "Planned cost = 0. Cannot use method of apportionment (&,&)," typically occurs in the context of cost planning and allocation in SAP Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with cost centers, internal orders, or projects.
  
  Cause:
  
  Zero Planned Costs: The primary cause of this error is that the planned costs for the cost object (e.g., cost center, internal order) are set to zero. This means that there are no costs available to allocate or apportion using the specified method.
  Incorrect Configuration: The method of apportionment being used may not be applicable if there are no planned costs to distribute.
  Data Entry Issues: There may be an issue with how costs were entered or planned in the system, leading to a situation where the planned costs are not populated correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Planned Costs: Verify the planned costs for the relevant cost object. You can do this by navigating to