How To Fix KJ238 - Results analysis key not maintained or object invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 238

• Message text: Results analysis key not maintained or object invalid

What causes this issue?

No <DS:GLOS.WIP_calculation>WIP calculation</> or
<DS:GLOS.results_analysis>results analysis</> can be performed for the
object for one of the following reasons:
You have entered an invalid object
You have entered an object whose master record does not have a
<GL:results_analysis_key>results analysis key</>
You have entered an object for which no WIP calculation or results
analysis is to be performed

System Response

The system does not perform the requested action.

How to fix this error?

Make sure you have entered the correct object.
If the object is corrrect, go to the master record of the object. If no
results analysis key has been entered, enter a results analysis key.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KJ238 - Results analysis key not maintained or object invalid ?

  The SAP error message KJ238, which states "Results analysis key not maintained or object invalid," typically occurs in the context of results analysis in SAP Controlling (CO). This error indicates that the system cannot find a valid results analysis key for the specified object, which is often a cost object like a project or internal order.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Results Analysis Key: The results analysis key has not been defined for the cost object (e.g., internal order, project).
  Invalid Object: The object you are trying to analyze may not exist or may have been deleted or archived.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for results analysis may not be properly set up in the system.
  Incorrect Assignment: The results analysis key may not be correctly assigned to the relevant cost object.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Results Analysis Key:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP and check if the results analysis key is defined for the relevant cost object.
  You can do this by navigating to the appropriate configuration path in SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) and checking the settings under Controlling > Results Analysis.
  
  
  
  Maintain Results Analysis Key:
  
  If the results analysis key is missing, you need to create or maintain it. This can be done in the configuration settings where you define the results analysis keys and their assignments to cost objects.
  
  
  
  Verify Object Validity:
  
  Ensure that the cost object you are trying to analyze is valid and active. Check if it has been deleted or archived.
  You can do this by checking the status of the internal order or project in the respective transaction (e.g., KO03 for internal orders).
  
  
  
  Check Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the results analysis key is correctly assigned to the cost object. You can do this by reviewing the master data of the cost object.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on results analysis and the specific configuration settings required.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  KO03 (Display Internal Order)
  CJ20N (Project Builder)
  KOB1 (Order Document)
  
  
  Configuration Path: 
  
  SPRO > Controlling > Results Analysis > Define Results Analysis Keys
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to results analysis keys.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KJ238 error and ensure that your results analysis is functioning correctly.