How To Fix 62130 - Cost group & has to be defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 62 - Message Texts for Real Estate

• Message number: 130

• Message text: Cost group & has to be defined

What causes this issue?

Every cost element used by a settlement company must be assigned a cost
group. This group controls how the individual amounts (advance payments
/ flat-rates) are distributed among the payment fields on the exchange
tape. The amounts, however, cannot be distributed for the cost group
defined here.

System Response

The rental agreement cannot be included in the settlement.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the table TIV51, which contains the cost elements and
associated cost groups. The values of each cost group are defined by
certain fixed values.
You can then restart the settlement run.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 62130 - Cost group & has to be defined ?

  The SAP error message "62130 Cost group & has to be defined" typically occurs when you are trying to perform an operation that requires a specific cost group to be defined in the system, but the system cannot find the relevant configuration for that cost group.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The cost group you are trying to use has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Input: The cost group may have been entered incorrectly, leading to the system not recognizing it.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, the cost groups may not have been properly transferred or configured.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define the Cost Group:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration transaction in SAP (usually in the Controlling module).
  Navigate to the path: Controlling (CO) > Cost Element Accounting > Master Data > Cost Groups > Define Cost Groups.
  Create a new cost group or modify an existing one as needed.
  
  
  
  Check Input:
  
  Ensure that the cost group you are entering is correct and exists in the system.
  Double-check for any typos or incorrect codes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any documentation or guidelines provided by your organization regarding cost group definitions to ensure compliance with internal standards.
  
  
  
  Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify cost groups in the system.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or a consultant for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OKB9 (for defining cost groups) or KAH1 (for creating cost centers) depending on your specific needs.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed instructions on managing cost groups and related master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the necessary cost groups are defined in your SAP system.