How To Fix BOS03107 - Action cancelled; costing item cannot be changed

BOS03107 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BOS03 - Costing: Sales Documents with BOS

• Message number: 107

• Message text: Action cancelled; costing item cannot be changed

What causes this issue?

The costing item originates from a costing process that can no longer
be changed.
Costing cannot be changed if it has been completed or if the object to
be costed does not allow changes.
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An order has been costed. Tihs order then represents the costed object.
If the order is then completed/closed, then the result of costing
cannot be changed.

System Response

The system resets the changes made.

How to fix this error?

You should not make any changes after the costing process has been
completed.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BOS03107 - Action cancelled; costing item cannot be changed ?

  The SAP error message BOS03107 ("Action cancelled; costing item cannot be changed") typically occurs in the context of controlling and cost accounting within SAP, particularly when dealing with cost objects, cost centers, or internal orders. This error indicates that an attempt was made to change a costing item that is not allowed due to certain restrictions or conditions in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Locked Costing Item: The costing item may be locked for changes due to ongoing processes, such as period-end closing activities.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the costing item.
  Status of the Costing Item: The costing item may be in a status that does not allow changes (e.g., it may be marked as completed or closed).
  Data Consistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent changes from being made.
  Configuration Settings: Certain configuration settings in the controlling module may restrict changes to costing items.
  
  Solutions:
  
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