How To Fix 63242 - Details for owner cost elements contradicts indic.for management costs

63242 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 63 - Messages for Real Estate Management

• Message number: 242

• Message text: Details for owner cost elements contradicts indic.for management costs

What causes this issue?

Details for the owner cost element contradict the indicator for
management costs.

System Response

The system does not accept the entry.

How to fix this error?

If the management costs indicator has been set, you may not enter an
owner cost element. If the management costs indicator is not set, you
must enter an owner cost element.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

63242 - Details

• The SAP error message 63242, which states "Details for owner cost elements contradicts indic. for management costs," typically arises in the context of cost accounting and management accounting (CO) modules. This error indicates that there is a mismatch or inconsistency in the configuration or data related to cost elements, particularly those that are designated as owner cost elements versus those that are indicated for management costs.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The cost element may not be properly configured in the system. This can happen if the cost element is set up incorrectly in the controlling area or if there are inconsistencies in the settings for management accounting.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: There may be incorrect data entries in the master data of cost elements, such as incorrect assignment of cost element categories or incorrect settings for management costs.
  
  
  Inconsistent Settings: The settings for owner cost elements and management costs may not align. For example, if a