How To Fix 6A520 - Actual data of "&" unchanged; No new calculation required

6A520 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 6A - Real estate messages rent adjustment

• Message number: 520

• Message text: Actual data of "&" unchanged; No new calculation required

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 6A520 - Actual data of "&" unchanged; No new calculation required ?

  The SAP error message 6A520 ("Actual data of '&' unchanged; No new calculation required") typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) or Financial Accounting (FI) when a user attempts to execute a transaction that involves recalculating or processing actual data, but the system determines that there are no changes to the underlying data that would necessitate a recalculation.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Changes in Data: The most common cause of this error is that the actual data for the specified object (e.g., cost center, internal order, etc.) has not changed since the last calculation. This means that the system sees no need to perform a recalculation.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used in the transaction may not match any records that require processing.
  Data Locking: If the data is locked by another user or process, it may prevent the recalculation from occurring.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the controlling area or