How To Fix KQ147 - Only statuses PREL, REL, DLV, and TECO are allowed for WIP

KQ147 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KQ - Error Messages for Customizing Product Costing

• Message number: 147

• Message text: Only statuses PREL, REL, DLV, and TECO are allowed for WIP

What causes this issue?

You define valuation methods together with a system status. This
determines how <DS:GLOS.work_in_process>work in process</> is calculated
after the order is released, and how the work in process is canceled
after delivery. The following statuses are relevant for
<DS:GLOS.WIP_calculation>WIP calculation</>:
Status,,Meaning
REL,,Released
DLV,,Delivered
TECO,,Technically completed
All other statuses are only relevant for
<DS:GLOS.results_analysis>results analysis</>.

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?

Check your entry.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KQ147 - Only statuses PREL, REL, DLV, and TECO are allowed for WIP ?

  The SAP error message KQ147 indicates that there is an issue with the status of a Work in Progress (WIP) item in the system. Specifically, this error occurs when an attempt is made to process a WIP item that is not in one of the allowed statuses: PREL (Preliminary), REL (Released), DLV (Delivered), or TECO (Technically Completed).
  
  Cause:
  The error is typically caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Status: The WIP item is in a status that is not permitted for the operation you are trying to perform. For example, if the WIP item is in a status like "Blocked" or "Closed," it will trigger this error.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a mistake in data entry or processing that led to the WIP item being assigned an incorrect status.
  System Configuration: The system may be configured in a way that restricts certain statuses for WIP processing.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KQ147 error,