How To Fix 3F813 - The view 'Cost Objects' was changed to 'Individual Objects'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3F - Compensation Management

• Message number: 813

• Message text: The view 'Cost Objects' was changed to 'Individual Objects'

What causes this issue?

To drilldown to the 'cost objects' of an organizational unit/cost
center, the system switches from the view 'cost object' to 'individual
object'. This has to be done to keep the data consistent when the
calculation feature has been deactivated. You cannot change views until
you reactivate the calculation feataure.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3F813 - The view 'Cost Objects' was changed to 'Individual Objects' ?

  The SAP error message 3F813 indicates that the view for cost objects has been changed from "Cost Objects" to "Individual Objects." This typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) or when working with cost center accounting, internal orders, or other cost-related functionalities.
  Cause:
  The error message usually arises due to a change in the configuration or settings related to how cost objects are displayed or processed in the system. This could be due to:
  
  Configuration Changes: Changes made in the system configuration that affect how cost objects are viewed or processed.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or work with cost objects in the expected manner.
  System Updates: Updates or patches applied to the SAP system that may have altered the behavior of cost object views.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the SAP system related to cost object views. Ensure that the settings are correctly configured to allow for the desired view (Cost Objects vs. Individual Objects).
  You may need to consult with your SAP Basis or CO module consultant to verify the settings.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user encountering the error has the appropriate authorizations to access and view cost objects. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  If necessary, update the user roles to include the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review System Changes:
  
  If the issue started occurring after a recent system update or change, review the release notes or documentation for the update to identify any changes that may have affected cost object views.
  If applicable, consider rolling back the changes or applying additional configuration to restore the previous behavior.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. There may be known issues or patches available that can resolve the problem.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the error is resolved and that the cost object views are functioning as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for the Controlling module for more detailed information on cost object management and configuration.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Training and Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.