How To Fix KJ521 - Reserves for unrealized costs 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: 521

• Message text: Reserves for unrealized costs of a line ID is too large

What causes this issue?

The value is calculated with the following formula:
'Calculated value = ((Planned Costs of Line ID - Actual Costs of Line
ID)
/ (Total Plan Costs - Total Actual Costs) ) Total
Reserves.

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

The result of this calculation exceeds the maximum allowed size of the
currency fields.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Check your planned and actual values, or set the "Other Apportionment"
indicator in Customizing for the valuation methods of results analysis
(transaction OKG3) in Expert Mode for the status, results analysis key,
and controlling area used.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KJ521 - Reserves for unrealized costs of a line ID is too large ?

  The SAP error message KJ521, which states "Reserves for unrealized costs of a line ID is too large," typically occurs in the context of controlling and cost accounting, particularly when dealing with internal orders, projects, or cost centers. This error indicates that the reserves for unrealized costs associated with a specific line item exceed the allowable limits set in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Excessive Reserve Amounts: The primary cause of this error is that the calculated reserves for unrealized costs for a specific line item exceed the maximum limit defined in the system configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for cost accounting or internal orders may not be aligned with the actual data, leading to discrepancies.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be incorrect or excessive data entries related to costs or reserves that are causing the system to calculate an unrealized cost reserve that is too high.
  Currency Conversion Issues: If there are currency conversion issues, it may lead to inflated reserve amounts.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Configuration Settings: Check the configuration settings for cost accounting and internal orders to ensure that the limits for unrealized costs are set appropriately. This may involve consulting with your SAP configuration team or reviewing the relevant customizing settings in the SAP system.
  Adjust Reserve Amounts: If the reserve amounts are indeed too high due to data entry errors, correct the entries in the relevant transactions. This may involve adjusting costs or reallocating reserves.
  Check Line Item Details: Review the specific line item that is causing the error. Look for any anomalies or incorrect data that may be contributing to the excessive reserve calculation.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  Run Reports: Use SAP reports to analyze the cost structure and reserves associated with the line item to identify the root cause of the excessive reserve.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KOB1 (Order Information System), KSB1 (Cost Centers: Actual Line Items), and others that may help in analyzing costs and reserves.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or fixes related to error KJ521. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions to common problems.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared by other users.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to involve your SAP support team or a consultant with expertise in SAP Controlling (CO) to conduct a deeper analysis.