How To Fix BP885 - Costings have already been created in this project using Project Builder

BP885 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BP - Budgeting and planning

• Message number: 885

• Message text: Costings have already been created in this project using Project Builder

What causes this issue?

You have already maintained calculations for the project (Easy Cost
Planning) using the Project Builder.
As Easy Cost Planning and individual calculation exclude each other
from the overall/annual planning, you cannot execute a calculation for
this project by using the individual calculation.

System Response

The individual calculation cannot be executed.

How to fix this error?

Use only one of the two planning forms for your project.

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 BP885 - Costings have already been created in this project using Project Builder ?

  The SAP error message BP885 indicates that costings have already been created for a project using Project Builder. This typically occurs when you attempt to create or modify cost estimates for a project that already has existing costings. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing Costings: The primary reason for this error is that cost estimates or costings have already been generated for the project in question. SAP prevents the creation of new costings to avoid inconsistencies and data integrity issues.
  Project Status: The project may be in a status that does not allow for changes to costings.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to modify or delete existing costings.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Review Existing Costings: Check the existing costings for the project. You can do this by navigating to the Project Builder (CJ20N) and reviewing the cost estimates that have already been created.
  Delete Existing Costings: If