How To Fix KJ317 - Create a cost element for POC profit reduction

KJ317 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 317

• Message text: Create a cost element for POC profit reduction

What causes this issue?

If you are using the <GL:POC_method>POC method</> to carry out results
analysis, the profit in a period can result in a profit reduction in
the next period due to changed planning data or new actual data. This
business transaction is written under a results analysis cost element.

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?

Create a cost element for profit decrease.
Go into Customizing and enter the number in the "Results analysis
version" table view.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KJ317 - Create a cost element for POC profit reduction ?

  The SAP error message KJ317, "Create a cost element for POC profit reduction," typically occurs in the context of Project System (PS) or Controlling (CO) modules when there is an attempt to post a Profit and Loss (P&L) transaction related to the Percentage of Completion (POC) method without having a corresponding cost element defined for profit reduction.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Cost Element: The primary cause of this error is that the system requires a cost element to be defined for the profit reduction associated with the POC method. This cost element is necessary for the system to correctly account for the profit reduction in the financial statements.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the controlling area or project settings that do not align with the requirements for POC accounting.
  Project Settings: The project may not be set up correctly to handle POC accounting, leading to the inability to process profit reductions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create a Cost