How To Fix KJ259 - Revenue change: Maintain COS real. period YYYYMMM in stat. key fig &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 259

• Message text: Revenue change: Maintain COS real. period YYYYMMM in stat. key fig &

What causes this issue?

You are using revenue-based <DS:GLOS.results_analysis>results
analysis</>. In Customizing in the Exptert Mode of the valuation
method, you specified with <LS>profit indicator</> "T" that you want to
enter the <DS:GLOS.cost_of_sales>cost of sales</> manually with
statistical key figure ABGKDU. However, you have not yet entered this
information.
You are using quantity-based results analysis. In the valuation method,
you specified the statistical key figure ABGMNG as the <LS>base
quantity</>. However, you have not yet entered this quantity.

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?

Enter the cost of sales for the period (ABGKDU) or an actual quantity
(ABGMNG).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KJ259 - Revenue change: Maintain COS real. period YYYYMMM in stat. key fig & ?

  The SAP error message KJ259, which states "Revenue change: Maintain COS real. period YYYYMMM in stat. key fig &," typically occurs in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when there is an inconsistency or missing configuration related to the Cost of Sales (COS) real period in the statistical key figures.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The error often arises when the system cannot find the required configuration for the Cost of Sales (COS) real period for the specified year and month (YYYYMMM).
  Data Entry Issues: There may be missing or incorrect entries in the relevant master data or transaction data that are required for the calculation of revenue changes.
  Period Closing: The period may not be properly closed or may not have been opened for the relevant fiscal year and month.
  Statistical Key Figures: The statistical key figures related to COS may not be maintained correctly in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain COS Real Period:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (usually in the CO module).
  Navigate to the section where you can maintain the Cost of Sales (COS) real period for the specified year and month.
  Ensure that the necessary entries are made for the statistical key figures.
  
  
  
  Check Period Status:
  
  Verify that the fiscal period is open for posting. You can do this by checking the period status in the controlling area settings.
  If the period is closed, you may need to reopen it or ensure that the necessary adjustments are made in the previous periods.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data related to the profitability segments and ensure that all necessary data is correctly maintained.
  Ensure that the statistical key figures are properly defined and assigned.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific steps on maintaining COS real periods and statistical key figures.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like KE4S (for maintaining statistical key figures) or KOB1 (for displaying CO documents) to investigate further.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users involved in CO-PA processes are trained on maintaining the necessary configurations and understand the implications of the COS real period.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KJ259 error and ensure that your SAP system is correctly configured for handling revenue changes in Profitability Analysis.