How To Fix KJ429 - Profit basis qty & can only be used with SD sales order

KJ429 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 429

• Message text: Profit basis qty & can only be used with SD sales order

What causes this issue?

In the valuation method, you specified that you want to use <LS>profit
basis</> <LS>E</>, <LS>K</>, or <LS>M</>. These require that a quantity
(either the quantity delivered or the quantity invoiced, depending on
the <LS>base quantity</>) be written to the order. This function can
only be used in <DS:GLOS.results_analysis>results analysis</> for sales
order items.
see also: <DS:DE.GEW_BASIS>profit basis</>
see also: <DS:DE.MNGBAS>base quantity</>

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KJ429 - Profit basis qty & can only be used with SD sales order ?

  The SAP error message KJ429, which states "Profit basis qty & can only be used with SD sales order," typically occurs in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when there is an attempt to use a profit basis quantity that is not compatible with the type of sales order being processed. This error is often related to the integration between Sales and Distribution (SD) and Controlling (CO) modules in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incompatible Sales Order Type: The error usually arises when the profit basis quantity is being used with a sales order type that does not support it. For example, certain order types may not be configured to handle profitability analysis correctly.
  Missing Configuration: The configuration settings in the system for the sales order type or the profit center may not be set up correctly to allow for the use of profit basis quantities.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or