How To Fix KJ491 - Profit basis & is no longer supported

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 491

• Message text: Profit basis & is no longer supported

What causes this issue?

In the <LS>Profit basis</> field in the valuation method, enter
<ZH>C</> instead of D, or <ZH>T</> instead of U.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KJ491 - Profit basis & is no longer supported ?

  The SAP error message KJ491 indicates that the profit basis you are trying to use is no longer supported. This typically occurs in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when a specific profit basis (such as a certain version of a profit center or a specific configuration) has been deprecated or is not available for the current period or configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Deprecated Profit Basis: The profit basis you are trying to use has been marked as obsolete or has been removed from the system.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in the configuration of the Profitability Analysis module may have led to the unavailability of certain profit bases.
  Versioning Issues: If you are using a specific version of a profit center or profit basis that has been replaced or updated, this error may occur.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from recognizing the profit basis.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the CO-PA module to ensure that the profit basis you are trying to use is still valid and supported.
  Update Profit Basis: If the profit basis is indeed deprecated, you will need to update your reports or transactions to use a currently supported profit basis.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or release notes for your version to understand which profit bases are supported and any changes that may have occurred.
  Data Consistency Check: Run data consistency checks to ensure that there are no issues with the underlying data that could be causing the error.
  Contact SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They can provide guidance based on the specific version and configuration of your SAP system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide guidance on changes to profit bases in your version of SAP.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to CO-PA, such as KE30 (Report Painter) or KE24 (Display Line Items), to help you analyze and troubleshoot the issue.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions may have been shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the KJ491 error and implement a solution to resolve it.