How To Fix KJ303 - Choose suitable profit indicator for basis "actual values"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 303

• Message text: Choose suitable profit indicator for basis "actual values"

What causes this issue?

In Customizing in the Expert Mode of the valuation method, you
specified by means of the <LS>Valuation basis</> indicator that
<DS:GLOS.results_analysis>results analysis</> is based on the actuals.
However, you have not specified how the profit is to be realized in
this case.

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?

Go into the valuation method and choose a suitable <LS>profit
indicator</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KJ303 - Choose suitable profit indicator for basis "actual values" ?

  The SAP error message KJ303, which states "Choose suitable profit indicator for basis 'actual values'," typically occurs in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when you are trying to execute a report or transaction that requires a profit indicator but none has been selected or the selected one is not appropriate for the context of actual values.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Profit Indicator: The report or transaction you are trying to execute requires a profit indicator, but none has been selected.
  Incompatible Profit Indicator: The profit indicator selected is not compatible with the actual values you are trying to analyze.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the CO-PA settings that prevent the system from recognizing the appropriate profit indicator for actual values.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Select a Profit Indicator:
  
  When executing the report or transaction, ensure that you select a valid profit indicator that is compatible with actual values. This can usually be done in the selection screen of the report.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in CO-PA (Transaction code: SPRO) and ensure that the profit indicators are correctly defined and assigned to the appropriate value types.
  Verify that the profit indicators are set up to handle actual values.
  
  
  
  Review Documentation:
  
  Check the SAP documentation or help files related to CO-PA to understand the requirements for profit indicators and actual values.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance. They may be able to provide insights based on your specific configuration and usage.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Profitability Analysis (CO-PA): This is a module in SAP that allows for the analysis of profitability by various dimensions such as product, customer, or market segment.
  Profit Indicators: These are key figures in CO-PA that represent different types of profitability measures (e.g., contribution margin, gross profit).
  Value Types: In CO-PA, value types categorize the values (e.g., actual, plan, statistical) that can be analyzed.
  
  By ensuring that you have the correct profit indicator selected and that your configuration is set up properly, you should be able to resolve the KJ303 error message.