How To Fix KJ474 - Only committment indicator "E" allows credit-based results analysis costs

KJ474 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 474

• Message text: Only committment indicator "E" allows credit-based results analysis costs

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KJ474 - Only committment indicator "E" allows credit-based results analysis costs ?

  The SAP error message KJ474 indicates that there is an issue with the commitment indicator used in the results analysis (RA) process. Specifically, it states that only the commitment indicator "E" (which stands for "credit-based results analysis") is allowed for costs that are being analyzed.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically arises when you are trying to perform results analysis on a project or order that has costs associated with a commitment indicator other than "E". This can happen if:
  
  The commitment indicator for the cost items is set to a different value (e.g., "A" for actual costs, "B" for budgeted costs, etc.).
  The configuration settings for results analysis in the system do not align with the commitment indicators being used.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Commitment Indicator:
  
  Review the commitment indicators assigned to the cost items in question. Ensure that they are set to "E" for credit-based results analysis.
  
  
  
  Adjust Configuration:
  
  If necessary, adjust