How To Fix KJ371 - Profit basis & can only be used for project structure "P"

KJ371 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 371

• Message text: Profit basis & can only be used for project structure "P"

What causes this issue?

You have chosen a valuation method for results analysis for which a
profit basis is set that uses <DS:GLOS.fixed_price_agreement>fixed
price agreements</>. These profit bases can only be used with project
structure "P" (summarize planning data and actual data up to the next
internal/external billing element or WIP 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?

Go into Customizing and choose another project structure in the
valuation method.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KJ371 - Profit basis & can only be used for project structure "P" ?

  The SAP error message KJ371 indicates that the profit basis you are trying to use is not compatible with the project structure type "P" (which typically refers to a project in SAP Project System). This error usually arises when there is a mismatch between the profit basis settings and the project structure type.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incompatible Profit Basis: The profit basis you are trying to assign or use is not defined for project structures of type "P". This could be due to configuration settings in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The settings in the controlling area or project profile may not allow the use of the specified profit basis for the project type you are working with.
  Project Type Restrictions: Certain project types may have specific profit basis requirements that are not being met.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Profit Basis Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the Project System settings and check the configuration for