How To Fix KJ852 - WIP for target costs in valuation &1 is not allowed

KJ852 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 852

• Message text: WIP for target costs in valuation &1 is not allowed

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KJ852 - Details

• The SAP error message KJ852 indicates that there is an issue with Work in Progress (WIP) for target costs in a specific valuation area. This error typically arises during the WIP calculation process in the context of controlling and cost accounting.
  
  Cause:
  The error message KJ852 can be triggered by several factors, including:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The valuation area may not be properly configured to allow for target costs in WIP calculations.
  Missing Master Data: There may be missing or incorrect master data related to the cost object, such as cost centers, internal orders, or production orders.
  Valuation Type Issues: The valuation type used may not be compatible with the target costs for the specific valuation area.
  Costing Variants: The costing variant used for the WIP calculation may not be set up to allow target costs.
  Period Closing Issues: If the period is closed or if there are restrictions on posting to that period, it may lead to