How To Fix KJ287 - The calculated costs are too high

KJ287 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 287

• Message text: The calculated costs are too high

What causes this issue?

The calculated costs are the result of the following formula:
Planned costs * Actual qty / Planned qty
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 quantity of the object to be
processed. The ratio of the planned costs to the planned quantity, or
the ratio of the actual quantity to the planned quantity, 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 KJ287 - The calculated costs are too high ?

  The SAP error message KJ287, "The calculated costs are too high," typically occurs in the context of cost planning or cost estimation within SAP, particularly in modules like Controlling (CO) or Project System (PS). This error indicates that the system has determined that the costs associated with a particular activity, project, or order exceed a predefined threshold or limit.
  Causes:
  
  Cost Overrun: The calculated costs for a project or order exceed the budget or planned costs.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be incorrect or unrealistic data entered in the cost planning or estimation process.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may be configured with overly strict limits or thresholds for cost calculations.
  Missing Master Data: Required master data (like cost centers, activity types, or pricing conditions) may be missing or incorrectly set up.
  Currency Conversion Issues: If there are currency conversion factors involved, discrepancies can lead to inflated cost calculations.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Review Cost Estimates: Check the cost estimates and ensure