How To Fix 63605 - Cost collectors already exist for &

63605 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 63 - Messages for Real Estate Management

• Message number: 605

• Message text: Cost collectors already exist for &

What causes this issue?

You are trying to change the assigned settlement variant &v1&. However
cost collectors already exist at this time.

System Response

The system will not allow a change at present.

How to fix this error?

You can change the assigned settlement variant only after the date when
the cost collector no longer exists. In a subsequent release you will
be able to change the periods for cost collectors that have already
been generated.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 63605 - Cost collectors already exist for & ?

  The SAP error message "63605 Cost collectors already exist for &" typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) modules, particularly when dealing with cost collectors in SAP. This error indicates that there are already existing cost collectors for the specified object (represented by the "&" symbol).
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Cost Collectors: The primary cause of this error is that there are already cost collectors created for the specified object (e.g., a project, order, or cost center). SAP does not allow the creation of multiple cost collectors for the same object to avoid confusion and ensure accurate cost tracking.
  Incorrect Object Reference: The object you are trying to create a cost collector for may have been referenced incorrectly, leading to the system identifying it as already having existing cost collectors.
  System Configuration: There may be specific configurations or settings in your SAP system that prevent the creation of new cost collectors under certain conditions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing