How To Fix KJ392 - Use profit indicator "R" with valuation basis O, Q, or S

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 392

• Message text: Use profit indicator "R" with valuation basis O, Q, or S

What causes this issue?

Profit indicator <ZH>R</> (results analysis according to the
<DS:GLOS.POC_method>POC method</> with profit realization according to
revenue planning) can only be used with the valuation bases <ZH>O</>
(planned costs, planned revenues), <ZH>Q</> (maximum of planned costs
and actual costs, planned revenues), and <ZH>S</> (maximum of planned
costs and cumulative actual costs, planned revenues).

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 valuation basis in the valuation
method accordingly.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KJ392 - Use profit indicator "R" with valuation basis O, Q, or S ?

  The SAP error message KJ392 indicates that there is an issue with the profit indicator being used in conjunction with a specific valuation basis. This error typically arises in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when the system expects a certain combination of profit indicators and valuation bases.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You are trying to use profit indicator "R" (which is typically used for certain types of profitability analysis) with a valuation basis that is not compatible. The valuation bases O (Order), Q (Quantity), or S (Sales) are expected to be used with profit indicator "R".
  The configuration settings in the system may not align with the data being processed, leading to this inconsistency.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) in SAP.
  Verify the settings for profit indicators and valuation bases. Ensure that profit indicator "R" is correctly configured to be used with the valuation bases O, Q, or S.
  
  
  
  Review Data Entry:
  
  Check the data entry or transaction that triggered the error. Ensure that the profit indicator and valuation basis being used are compatible.
  If you are entering data manually, make sure you are selecting the correct profit indicator and valuation basis.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to CO-PA to understand the expected combinations of profit indicators and valuation bases.
  
  
  
  Test with Different Combinations:
  
  If possible, try using a different profit indicator that is compatible with the valuation basis you are working with, or vice versa.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and data, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Profitability Analysis (CO-PA): This is a module in SAP that allows organizations to analyze their profitability by various dimensions such as product, customer, region, etc.
  Profit Indicators: These are used in CO-PA to categorize different types of profitability measures. Each profit indicator can have specific rules regarding how it can be used with different valuation bases.
  Valuation Bases: These are the criteria used to determine how profitability is calculated. Common bases include sales, quantity, and order-related metrics.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the KJ392 error and implement a solution to resolve it.