Message type: E = Error
Message class: KJ - Cost Object Controlling for Make-to-Order Production
Message number: 493
Message text: Method of apportionment O: Set RA type to E and profit indicator to M
If the WIP or the reserves for unrealized costs are apportioned with
method of apportionment O (revenue-based cost of goods manufactured),
you should set the results analysis type to E and the profit indicator
to M.
The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.
Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.
KJ493
- Method of apportionment O: Set RA type to E and profit indicator to M ?The SAP error message KJ493 indicates an issue related to the method of apportionment in the context of profitability analysis (CO-PA). This error typically arises when the configuration for the apportionment method is not set correctly, particularly regarding the RA (Result Analysis) type and profit indicator.
Cause: The error message KJ493 is triggered when: The method of apportionment is set to a value that is not compatible with the current configuration. The RA type is not set to 'E' (which stands for "Earnings") and the profit indicator is not set to 'M' (which stands for "Margin"). The settings in the configuration for the profitability analysis do not align with the requirements for the specific transaction or report being executed.
Solution: To resolve this error, you need to adjust the configuration settings in SAP. Here are the steps you can take: Check Configuration Settings: Go to the configuration settings for CO-PA (Controlling - Profitability Analysis). Navigate to the section where you
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