How To Fix KJ338 - Profit basis & can only be used with a sales order


KJ338 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

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

  • Message number: 338

  • Message text: Profit basis & can only be used with a sales order

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  • What causes this issue?

    If profit basis &v1& is used, the planned costs used for calculating
    the profit are calculated in the standard cost estimate for the
    material. This process is only allowed for a sales order item.
    For logistical orders (such as production orders) and projects, the
    planned costs are calculated in <DS:GLOS.cost_element_planning>cost
    element planning</> or in a <DS:GLOS.unit_costing>unit cost
    estimate</>.

    How to fix this error?

    Go into Customizing in the valuation method and choose a profit basis
    that calculates the profit by using the costs and revenues planned by
    cost element.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KJ338 - Profit basis & can only be used with a sales order ?
    The SAP error message KJ338, which states "Profit basis & can only be used with a sales order," typically occurs in the context of profitability analysis (CO-PA) when trying to execute a transaction that requires a sales order reference, but the system cannot find one or the context is not appropriate for the profit basis being used.
    
    Cause: Incorrect Profit Basis: The profit basis you are trying to use is configured to only work with sales orders, but the transaction you are executing does not have a sales order associated with it. Missing Sales Order: The transaction might not have a sales order linked to it, which is necessary for the profit basis to be valid.
    Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the profitability analysis that restrict the use of certain profit bases to specific transaction types.
    Solution: Check Transaction Type: Ensure that the transaction you are trying to execute is indeed linked to

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