How To Fix KJ370 - Profit basis & can only be used for projects

KJ370 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 370

• Message text: Profit basis & can only be used for projects

What causes this issue?

You have chosen a valuation method for
<DS:GLOS.results_analysis>results analysis</> for which a profit basis
has been specified that uses <DS:GLOS.fixed_price_agreement>fixed price
agreements</>. However, fixed price agreements are only supported for
projects.

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 choose a different profit basis in the
valuation method.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KJ370 - Profit basis & can only be used for projects ?

  The SAP error message KJ370 indicates that a profit basis is being used in a context that is not appropriate for it, specifically stating that it can only be used for projects. This error typically arises in the context of project management and controlling within SAP, particularly when dealing with profitability analysis (CO-PA) or project systems (PS).
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  Incorrect Profit Basis: You are trying to assign a profit basis that is meant for project-related transactions to a non-project-related transaction or object.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the system may not be aligned with the intended use of the profit basis.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a mistake in the data entry where a profit basis is incorrectly assigned to a cost center, internal order, or another object that does not support it.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KJ370 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Profit Basis Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the profit basis you