How To Fix KJ396 - Do not use valuation basis 0 to 9 with profit basis X

KJ396 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 396

• Message text: Do not use valuation basis 0 to 9 with profit basis X

What causes this issue?

You selected profit basis <ZH>X</> (Customer Enhancement 2) in the
valuation method. However, as the valuation basis you have chosen a
number between 0 and 9 (also Customer Enhancement 2) that cannot be
used with profit basis <ZH>X</>.

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 method accordingly.
You can only use Customer Enhancement 2 with the profit basis (value X)
or the valuation basis (numbers 0 to 9).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KJ396 - Do not use valuation basis 0 to 9 with profit basis X ?

  The SAP error message KJ396 indicates that there is an issue with the valuation basis being used in a particular context, specifically when the profit basis is set to "X" (which typically indicates that the profit is being calculated based on a specific method). The error suggests that valuation bases numbered 0 to 9 are not compatible with the profit basis "X".
  
  Cause:
  
  Valuation Basis: In SAP, valuation bases are used to determine how costs and revenues are calculated for various financial transactions. Valuation bases 0 to 9 are typically reserved for specific types of calculations or scenarios.
  Profit Basis: The profit basis "X" indicates a specific method of profit calculation that may not be compatible with the valuation bases numbered 0 to 9.
  Configuration Issue: This error often arises from incorrect configuration settings in the controlling (CO) module or when trying to execute a transaction that does not align with the defined rules