How To Fix KJ497 - Time frame "&" not permitted. Set to " " (blank)

KJ497 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 497

• Message text: Time frame "&" not permitted. Set to " " (blank)

What causes this issue?

In the valuation method, you have chosen a value for the Time Frame
parameter that is not "_". This is not possible in quantity-based
results analysis for this object because there are no year-based
planned quantities.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Set the parameter Time Frame to "_".

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

KJ497 - Details

• The SAP error message KJ497, which states "Time frame '&' not permitted. Set to ' ' (blank)," typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) or project systems (PS) when a time frame that is not valid or not defined in the system is being used in a transaction or report.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Time Frame: The specified time frame (e.g., a specific period or date range) is not recognized by the system. This could be due to a typo, an incorrect configuration, or the time frame not being defined in the relevant settings.
  
  Configuration Issues: The time frame may not be set up correctly in the controlling area or project settings. This can happen if the time frame is not included in the fiscal year variant or if it is outside the defined periods.
  Data Entry Error: Users may inadvertently enter an invalid time frame when executing a report or transaction.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Time Frame: Verify