How To Fix KO014 - Order & cannot carry revenues

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KO - Master data for CO orders

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Order & cannot carry revenues

What causes this issue?

You have tried to post an order, which is not allowed to carry
revenues, under a revenue element (or the system determined the order
automatically).
The field "Revenues" in the order type determines whether revenues can
be posted to an order or not. Orders carrying revenues cannot be
settled to a cost center.

System Response

Order &V1& cannot carry revenues.

How to fix this error?

You can either
enter a different order.
enter a different cost element (not a revenue element).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KO014 - Order & cannot carry revenues ?

  The SAP error message KO014 ("Order & cannot carry revenues") typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) and project systems (PS) when there is an issue with the revenue recognition for an order. This error indicates that the system cannot carry revenues for a specific order due to various reasons. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  
  Order Status: The order may be in a status that does not allow revenue recognition. For example, if the order is closed or has been flagged for deletion, it cannot carry revenues.
  
  
  Revenue Recognition Settings: The settings for revenue recognition may not be properly configured for the order type or project.
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Data: There may be missing or incorrect data in the order, such as missing revenue elements or incorrect assignment of cost elements.
  
  
  Period Closing: The period in which the revenue is being recognized may be closed, preventing any further postings.
  
  
  Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) Settings: If the order is linked to profitability analysis, there may be issues with the settings or configurations in CO-PA.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Order Status: Verify the status of the order in the system. If it is closed or flagged, you may need to reopen it or change its status.
  
  
  Review Revenue Recognition Configuration: Ensure that the revenue recognition settings for the order type are correctly configured. This may involve checking the configuration in the controlling area or project system.
  
  
  Complete Missing Data: Review the order for any missing or incorrect data. Ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly and that the order is properly set up for revenue recognition.
  
  
  Open the Period: If the period is closed, you may need to open it for posting or adjust the revenue recognition to a different period.
  
  
  Check CO-PA Settings: If applicable, review the profitability analysis settings to ensure that they are correctly configured for the order.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the error message and related configurations.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like KO03 (Display Order) to check the order details, or KOB1 (Order Line Items) to view line items related to the order.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform revenue recognition for the order.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in SAP Controlling or Project Systems.