How To Fix KJ285 - The calculated revenues are too high

KJ285 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 285

• Message text: The calculated revenues are too high

What causes this issue?

The calculated revenue is the result of the following formula:
Cumulative actual costs / Planned costs of valuation * Planned revenue
of valuation
The result of this formula exceeds the maximum permitted size of the
currency fields.

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 costs and the planned revenues of the object to be
processed. The ratio of the planned revenue to the planned costs may be
too high.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KJ285 - The calculated revenues are too high ?

  The SAP error message KJ285, which states "The calculated revenues are too high," typically occurs in the context of revenue recognition in SAP, particularly when dealing with projects or sales orders. This error indicates that the system has detected that the revenue calculated for a particular transaction exceeds the allowable limits or expectations based on the configuration or the data entered.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Revenue Recognition Method: The revenue recognition method configured for the project or sales order may not align with the actual revenue being recognized.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be incorrect or inconsistent data entered in the sales order, project, or related documents that lead to inflated revenue calculations.
  Over-allocated Costs: If costs are over-allocated or not properly accounted for, it can lead to an imbalance in revenue calculations.
  
  Configuration Issues: The settings in the revenue recognition configuration may not be set up correctly, leading to unrealistic revenue calculations.
  Contractual Limitations: There may be