How To Fix 5D246 - Enter only one cost assignment

5D246 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5D - Error Messages for German Infotype Module Pools

• Message number: 246

• Message text: Enter only one cost assignment

What causes this issue?

Two or more cost assignments were specified. Only one cost assignment
is possible.

How to fix this error?

Remove one or more cost assignments.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5D246 - Enter only one cost assignment ?

  The SAP error message 5D246: "Enter only one cost assignment" typically occurs in the context of cost accounting or when dealing with cost assignments in various SAP modules, such as SAP Controlling (CO) or SAP Project System (PS). This error indicates that the system expects only one cost assignment to be entered for a particular transaction or document, but multiple assignments have been provided.
  
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Cost Assignments: The user may have inadvertently entered multiple cost centers, internal orders, or other cost objects in a field that only allows for a single entry.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that enforce this rule, leading to the error when the user tries to enter more than one assignment.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may not be aware of the requirement to enter only one cost assignment, leading to mistakes during data entry.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Input Fields: Check the fields where cost assignments are being