Message type: E = Error
Message class: KJ - Cost Object Controlling for Make-to-Order Production
Message number: 318
Message text: Create a cost element for POC loss creation
If you are using the <DS:GLOS.POC_method>POC method</> to perform
revenue-based <DS:GLOS.results_analysis>results analysis</>, a loss can
be created which is written under a results analysis cost element.
The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.
Create a cost element for loss creation.
Go into Customizing and enter the results analysis cost element in the
<DS:GLOS.results_analysis_version>results analysis version</>.
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KJ318
- Create a cost element for POC loss creation ?The SAP error message KJ318, which states "Create a cost element for POC loss creation," typically occurs in the context of Project System (PS) or Controlling (CO) modules when there is an attempt to create a loss for a project under the Percentage of Completion (POC) method, but the necessary cost element for recording this loss has not been defined.
Cause: Missing Cost Element: The primary cause of this error is that the system requires a specific cost element to record losses associated with the POC method, and this cost element has not been created or configured in the system.
Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to the project or cost accounting that prevent the system from recognizing or using the appropriate cost element. Project Settings: The project settings may not be correctly set up to handle POC losses, leading to the requirement for a cost element that does
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