How To Fix KJ421 - Assignment finds line ID & with a category that is not K or D

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 421

• Message text: Assignment finds line ID & with a category that is not K or D

What causes this issue?

The sales order item has a <DS:GLOS.results_analysis_key>results
analysis key</>, which means that <DS:GLOS.results_analysis>results
analysis</> is required for the sales order item.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

The cost of sales is calculated and written during the resource-related
billing process. The invoiced costs are assigned to line IDs by results
analysis. The assignment of costs to the cost of sales should only find
line IDs of category <ZH>K</> or <ZH>D</>. However, one or more
assignments do not meet this requirement.
Note: With category <ZH>K</> work in process or cost of sales can be
created for the costs. With category <ZH>D</> all costs are considered
cost of sales.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Go into Customizing and change the parameters for results analysis
accordingly.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KJ421 - Assignment finds line ID & with a category that is not K or D ?

  The SAP error message KJ421 indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of a line item in the context of cost accounting or internal orders. Specifically, it suggests that the line item being processed has a category that is neither "K" (for costs) nor "D" (for revenues), which are the expected categories for certain types of assignments.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Line Item Category: The line item being referenced has a category that does not match the expected values (K or D). This could happen if the line item was incorrectly classified or if there was a data entry error.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are not aligned with the business processes or requirements, leading to the acceptance of invalid line item categories.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be issues with the data integrity in the system, such as incorrect postings or missing master data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Line Item Category: Review the line item in question to determine its category. Ensure that it is correctly classified as either "K" or "D". If it is not, you may need to correct the line item or reclassify it.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the SAP system related to cost accounting and internal orders. Ensure that the settings are appropriate for your business processes and that they allow for the correct categorization of line items.
  Data Correction: If the line item has been incorrectly posted, you may need to reverse the transaction and re-enter it with the correct category.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for further guidance on the specific transaction or process you are working with.
  Engage with SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KSB1 (Cost Centers: Actual Line Items) or KO03 (Display Order) to analyze the line items and their categories.
  Master Data: Ensure that the master data for cost centers, internal orders, and other relevant entities is correctly maintained.
  User Authorization: Verify that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to line items or configurations in the SAP system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the KJ421 error and implement a solution to resolve it.