How To Fix KM285 - No work in process exists in the previous period in company code &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KM - Error messages for Profit Center Accounting

• Message number: 285

• Message text: No work in process exists in the previous period in company code &

What causes this issue?

No work in process exists with the results analysis version &V2& in the
previous period &V3& in company code &V1&. Either no data transfer has
taken place for this period, or the balance from the previous year has
not been carried forward.

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?

If you with to transfer the period 01:
Create an opening balance (select the check box "Opening balance")
or
Carry the balance from the previous year forward.
For other periods:
Carry out the transfer for the previous period or
Create an opening balance (check box "Opening balance").

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KM285 - No work in process exists in the previous period in company code & ?

  The SAP error message KM285 "No work in process exists in the previous period in company code &" typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when you are trying to perform a period-end closing process, particularly related to Work in Process (WIP) calculations. This error indicates that the system cannot find any WIP data for the previous period, which is necessary for the current period's calculations.
  Causes:
  
  No WIP Data: There may be no WIP data recorded for the previous period. This can happen if the WIP calculation was not executed or if it was executed incorrectly.
  Period Closing Not Completed: The previous period may not have been closed properly, leading to missing WIP data.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the controlling module that prevent the system from recognizing WIP data.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies or missing data in the WIP records.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Previous Period WIP Calculation:
  
  Ensure that the WIP calculation for the previous period has been executed. You can do this by running the WIP calculation transaction (e.g., KKS1 for WIP calculation).
  If it has not been executed, run the WIP calculation for the previous period.
  
  
  
  Verify Period Closing:
  
  Check if the previous period has been closed properly. If not, complete the closing process for that period.
  Ensure that all necessary postings and calculations have been made before closing the period.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the controlling module to ensure that they are set up correctly for WIP calculations.
  Review the settings for the relevant cost centers, internal orders, or projects to ensure they are correctly configured to allow for WIP postings.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check on the data to ensure that there are no discrepancies or missing entries in the WIP records.
  Use transaction codes like KAH1 or KAH2 to check the status of WIP for specific cost objects.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to WIP calculations and the specific error message for additional insights or updates.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide specific notes or patches that address the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KKS1 (WIP Calculation), KKAO (WIP Analysis), and KKS2 (WIP Reversal).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to WIP calculations and error messages for potential fixes or updates.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on Work in Process and period-end closing processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the KM285 error and implement the appropriate solution.