How To Fix KJ242 - Planned revenue for valuation = 0, cannot calculate reduced actual revenu

KJ242 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 242

• Message text: Planned revenue for valuation = 0, cannot calculate reduced actual revenu

What causes this issue?

You are attempting to perform <DS:GLOS.results_analysis>results
analysis</> on an object whose planned revenue is zero.
The planned revenue can be zero under the following conditions:
No revenue was planned on the object
No <DS:GLOS.line_ID>line ID</> of <DS:DE.KATEGORIE>category</> "E"
(revenues) was defined in Customizing under <LS>Define Update for
Results Analysis</>
A valuation basis was selected in Customizing in the Expert Mode of the
<LS>valuation method</> that is not suitable for the object
If the planned revenue is zero, the reduced actual revenue cannot be
determined.

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 categories in the update.
Check the valuation basis in the Expert Mode of the valuation method.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KJ242 - Planned revenue for valuation = 0, cannot calculate reduced actual revenu ?

  The SAP error message KJ242, which states "Planned revenue for valuation = 0, cannot calculate reduced actual revenue," typically occurs in the context of project management and revenue recognition in SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to calculate the reduced actual revenue because there is no planned revenue available for the valuation.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Planned Revenue: The most common cause of this error is that there is no planned revenue set for the project or order in question. This could happen if the project was created without defining any planned revenue or if the planned revenue was inadvertently deleted or not updated.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration settings related to revenue recognition in the project system or controlling module.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the project or order master data.
  
  
  Status of the Project: The project or