How To Fix 6A552 - Enter apportionment unit or maintain actual cost distribution

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 552

• Message text: Enter apportionment unit or maintain actual cost distribution

What causes this issue?

You want to make a rental adjustment due to a constructive measure. You
have two options for specifying how the total costs can be apportioned
to the participating rental units:
Indirectly by entering an apportionment unit (e.g. living area)
Directly by entering costs to the rental units
In this case you have not entered an apportionment unit or maintained
an actual cost distribution in the master data of the constructive
measure.

System Response

The system cannot make a rental adjustment.

How to fix this error?

Select one of the two options above so that you can specify the cost
distribution.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 6A552 - Enter apportionment unit or maintain actual cost distribution ?

  The SAP error message 6A552 typically indicates that there is an issue with the apportionment unit or the actual cost distribution in the context of cost accounting or internal order management. This error often arises when trying to execute a transaction that requires a valid apportionment unit or when the system cannot find the necessary data to perform the cost distribution.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Apportionment Unit: The system requires an apportionment unit to be specified for the cost distribution, but it has not been provided.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for cost distribution or apportionment units may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or transaction data that prevent the system from processing the cost distribution.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or maintain the required data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Apportionment Unit: When prompted by the error message, ensure that you enter a valid apportionment unit in the relevant field.
  Maintain Actual Cost Distribution: If you are responsible for maintaining cost distributions, check the configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that they are correctly set up.
  Check Master Data: Review the master data related to the cost centers, internal orders, or projects involved to ensure that all necessary information is complete and accurate.
  Review Configuration: If you have access, check the configuration settings in the SAP system for cost distribution and apportionment units to ensure they are correctly defined.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the configuration and usage of apportionment units and cost distribution.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KSU5 (Actual Distribution) or KSV5 (Plan Distribution) that may be related to cost distribution processes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to error message 6A552 for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the required actions in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the cost distribution process functions correctly.