How To Fix KJ461 - Product cost collectors without results analysis key ignored

KJ461 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 461

• Message text: Product cost collectors without results analysis key ignored

What causes this issue?

No <DS:GLOS.results_analysis_key>results analysis key</> has been
entered in some of the selected <DS:GLOS.product_cost_collector>product
cost collectors</>. The results analysis key can be proposed through
the order type. The results analysis key determines whether the object
is selected in the calculation of <DS:GLOS.WIP_calculation>work in
process</>.

System Response

The product cost collectors that do not contain a results analysis key
will not be processed and will not be displayed in the results list.

How to fix this error?

Check your entries and enter a results analysis key in the relevant
product cost collectors if necessary.
Enter the results analysis key as a default value in the order type if
appropriate.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KJ461 - Product cost collectors without results analysis key ignored ?

  The SAP error message KJ461 indicates that there are product cost collectors in your system that do not have a results analysis key assigned to them. This can occur in the context of controlling and product costing, particularly when you are trying to perform results analysis for projects or production orders.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the product cost collectors (which are used to collect costs for production or projects) are missing a results analysis key. The results analysis key is essential for determining how costs are analyzed and reported in financial statements. Without this key, the system cannot process the cost collectors correctly, leading to the error message.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that all product cost collectors have a valid results analysis key assigned. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Identify the Product Cost Collectors: Use transaction codes like KOB1 (for displaying actual line