How To Fix 6A551 - Cost distribution acc.to apportionment unit; Constr.work values ignored

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 551

• Message text: Cost distribution acc.to apportionment unit; Constr.work values ignored

What causes this issue?

You want to carry out a rent adjustment as a result of a construction
measure. There are two ways of determining how the total costs of the
work are distributed between the participating rental units.
Indirectly via an apportionment factor (such as "living area")
Directly by detailing the costs on the rental units
In this particular case you have entered an apportionment unit as well
as maintaining the cost distribution in the master data of the
construction measure.

System Response

The system takes account of the apportionment unit and ignores the cost
distribution details for the construction measure.

How to fix this error?

If you want to carry out the cost distribution according to the data
entered for the construction measure, leave the "apportionment unit"
field empty.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 6A551 - Cost distribution acc.to apportionment unit; Constr.work values ignored ?

  The SAP error message 6A551 indicates that there is an issue with cost distribution according to the apportionment unit in the context of construction work values. This error typically arises in the SAP system when there is a mismatch or inconsistency in the data related to cost distribution for construction projects.
  Cause:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Apportionment Unit: The apportionment unit may not be defined correctly in the system, or it may be missing altogether.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the construction work values, such as incorrect assignment of costs or missing values.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for cost distribution in the project system may not be set up correctly.
  Project Structure Issues: The project structure may not align with the expected configuration for cost distribution.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Apportionment Unit: Verify that the apportionment unit is correctly defined in the system. Ensure that it is assigned to the relevant project or cost object.
  Review Cost Assignment: Check the cost assignment for the construction work values. Ensure that all necessary values are entered and that they are consistent with the project structure.
  Configuration Review: Review the configuration settings for cost distribution in the project system. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  Data Consistency Check: Perform a data consistency check to identify any discrepancies in the project data. This may involve running reports or using transaction codes to analyze the data.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling this error message.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like CJ20N (Project Builder) or CJI3 (Project Actual Line Items) to review project data and cost assignments.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.