How To Fix KJ388 - Do not use "Simulate actual with plan" with RA type &

KJ388 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 388

• Message text: Do not use "Simulate actual with plan" with RA type &

What causes this issue?

You set the results analysis type in the valuation method to &V1&. This
cannot be used together with "Simulate actual with plan".

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 results analysis version
accordingly.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KJ388 - Do not use "Simulate actual with plan" with RA type & ?

  The SAP error message KJ388, which states "Do not use 'Simulate actual with plan' with RA type &," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Project System (PS) or Controlling (CO) modules when dealing with revenue accounting (RA) types. This error indicates that the system does not allow the simulation of actuals with planned values for certain revenue accounting types.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when a user attempts to simulate actual costs or revenues using a specific revenue accounting type that is not compatible with the "Simulate actual with plan" functionality. This can happen due to:
  
  Configuration Settings: The revenue accounting type being used may not be configured to allow simulation with planned values.
  Business Logic: Certain revenue accounting types may inherently not support this simulation due to the nature of the accounting rules or business processes they represent.
  User Error: The user may have selected an inappropriate option or may not be aware