How To Fix KPN053 - Valuation for material &1 has already been made in the operative project

KPN053 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KPN - Costing: Networks, Projects

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Valuation for material &1 has already been made in the operative project

What causes this issue?

Material &V1& for WBS element &V2& has been valued in the operative
project due to a goods receipt. If you transfer the project simulation
back to the operative project, the system uses the price determined in
the material valuation for the network costing.

System Response

Variances may occure between the network costing in the operative
project and the network costing in the simulation version.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KPN053 - Valuation for material &1 has already been made in the operative project ?

  The SAP error message KPN053 indicates that a valuation for a specific material has already been made in the operative project. This typically occurs in the context of project systems (PS) or controlling (CO) modules when trying to perform a valuation or posting that conflicts with an existing valuation.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Duplicate Valuation: The error arises when there is an attempt to perform a valuation for a material that has already been valued in the project. This can happen if:
  
  The same material is being processed multiple times.
  There are inconsistencies in the project data or configuration.
  The valuation is being attempted in a different context or phase of the project.
  
  
  
  Project Status: The project might be in a status that does not allow for further valuations or changes.
  
  
  Material Master Data: Issues with the material master data, such as incorrect settings or missing information, can also lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Valuations: Review the project and check