How To Fix KJ518 - Revenue affecting net income of a line ID is too large

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 518

• Message text: Revenue affecting net income of a line ID is too large

What causes this issue?

The value is calculated with the following formula:
Calculated Value = Plan Revenue of Line ID / Total Plan Revenue *
Calculated Revenue
The result of this product is a number that exceeds the maximum
allowable size of the currency fields.

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?

Check the planned values of the object being processed.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KJ518 - Revenue affecting net income of a line ID is too large ?

  The SAP error message KJ518 indicates that the revenue affecting net income for a specific line item (line ID) is too large. This error typically arises in the context of financial postings, particularly in the areas of revenue recognition and profitability analysis.
  Cause:
  
  
  Exceeding Limits: The error usually occurs when the revenue amount for a line item exceeds the allowable limits set in the system. This could be due to:
  
  Incorrectly entered amounts.
  Configuration settings that limit the maximum allowable revenue for certain transactions.
  Data entry errors or system bugs that lead to inflated revenue figures.
  
  
  
  Currency Issues: If the transaction involves multiple currencies, conversion rates or rounding issues might lead to discrepancies that cause the revenue to appear too large.
  
  
  Configuration Settings: Certain settings in the SAP system related to financial accounting or controlling may impose limits on revenue postings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review the Line Item: Check the specific line item that triggered the error. Verify the revenue amount and ensure it is correct and within acceptable limits.
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings: 
  
  Review the configuration settings in the SAP system related to revenue recognition and profitability analysis. Ensure that the limits set for revenue postings are appropriate for your business needs.
  Consult with your SAP administrator or financial controller to adjust any necessary settings.
  
  
  
  Data Validation: Ensure that all data entered into the system is accurate. This includes checking for any data entry errors or inconsistencies in the transaction.
  
  
  Currency Conversion: If the issue is related to currency, verify the exchange rates and ensure that they are correctly set up in the system. Check for any rounding issues that may affect the total revenue.
  
  
  Consult SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP's official documentation or support resources for specific guidance on error KJ518. This may provide additional insights or updates related to the error.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide patches or updates if the issue is related to a known bug.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP that may help in troubleshooting, such as:
  
  FB03: Display Document
  FBL3N: G/L Account Line Items
  KE5Z: Display Profitability Analysis
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles and permissions to make changes or view the necessary data.
  Testing: After making any changes, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the issue is resolved and that no new issues arise.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the KJ518 error and implement a solution to resolve it.