How To Fix KJ337 - Results analysis with profit basis & not possible on sales order

KJ337 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 337

• Message text: Results analysis with profit basis & not possible on sales order

What causes this issue?

For a sales order item, the planned costs that are used as a basis for
calculating the profit can be calculated in the following ways:
Using the <DS:GLOS.standard_cost_estimate>standard cost estimate</> for
the material
Using the standard price for the material
Using the <DS:GLOS.sales_order_costing>sales order cost estimate</>
(cost element planning)
Using the planned values of the object (sales order cost estimate) and
the dependent objects (such as the preliminary cost estimate for the
production order)
For logistical orders (such as production orders) and projects, the
planned costs are determined in <DS:GLOS.cost_element_planning>cost
element planning</> or in a <DS:GLOS.unit_costing>unit cost
estimate</>.
To perform <DS:GLOS.results_analysis>results analysis</> for a sales
order item, you must select a profit basis that corresponds to your
planning method.

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 Customizing and change the profit basis in the valuation method
accordingly.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KJ337 - Results analysis with profit basis & not possible on sales order ?

  The SAP error message KJ337 indicates that results analysis cannot be performed on a sales order because the profit basis is not set up correctly or is not applicable for the specific sales order. This error typically arises in the context of controlling and financial reporting within SAP, particularly when dealing with results analysis (RA) for projects or sales orders.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Profit Basis: The sales order may not have a profit basis defined. The profit basis is essential for determining how results analysis should be calculated.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for results analysis in the controlling area or sales order may not be set up correctly.
  Sales Order Type: The sales order type may not be configured to allow results analysis.
  Status of Sales Order: The sales order may be in a status that does not permit results analysis (e.g., it may be closed or not fully delivered).
  Missing or Incorrect Master Data: Related