How To Fix 6D255 - No cost collector has been generated for settlement unit & for &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 6D - Real Estate Messages

• Message number: 255

• Message text: No cost collector has been generated for settlement unit & for &

What causes this issue?

The option rates and apportionment units of the participating
settlement units are used when calculating the option rate of the
master settlement unit. This requires the generation of cost collectors
for all participating settlement units for the considered period.

System Response

The system cannot determine an option rate.

How to fix this error?

Generate the cost collector for participating settlement unit &v1& for
the period corresponding to &v2&.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 6D255 - No cost collector has been generated for settlement unit & for & ?

  The SAP error message 6D255 indicates that there is no cost collector generated for a specific settlement unit. This typically occurs in the context of project systems or internal orders where costs need to be collected and settled.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Cost Collector: The primary reason for this error is that a cost collector has not been created for the specified settlement unit. This can happen if the cost collector was not set up correctly or if the relevant configuration is missing.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the project or order that prevents the creation of a cost collector.
  Settlement Unit Issues: The settlement unit itself may not be properly defined or may not exist in the system.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or view the cost collector.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Cost Collector Creation: Verify if a cost collector has been created for the specified settlement unit. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., CJ20N for project management) and checking the cost collector settings.
  Create Cost Collector: If no cost collector exists, you may need to create one manually. This can typically be done through the transaction code KSV1 (Create Cost Collector) or through the project management transactions.
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the project or order is correctly configured to allow for cost collection. Check the settings in the project definition or order type.
  Check Settlement Profile: Ensure that the settlement profile assigned to the project or order is correctly set up to allow for cost collection.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create and manage cost collectors. This may involve checking user roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CJ20N (Project Builder), KSV1 (Create Cost Collector), and KSV2 (Change Cost Collector).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches.
  User Manuals: Review user manuals or training materials related to project systems and cost management in SAP for best practices.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.