How To Fix BP886 - A costing has already been created for the order, using the master data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BP - Budgeting and planning

• Message number: 886

• Message text: A costing has already been created for the order, using the master data

What causes this issue?

You have already maintained calculations (Easy Cost Planning) for the
order by using the master data transaction of internal orders.
As Easy Cost Planning and individual calculation exclude each other
from overall/annual planning, you cannot execute a calculation for this
order by using the individual calculation.

System Response

The individual calculation cannot be executed

How to fix this error?

Use only one of the planning forms in your order.

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 BP886 - A costing has already been created for the order, using the master data ?

  The SAP error message BP886 indicates that a costing has already been created for a particular order using the master data. This typically occurs in the context of production orders, project orders, or similar scenarios where cost estimates are generated based on master data.
  Cause:
  
  Existing Costing: The primary cause of this error is that a costing run has already been executed for the order in question. This means that the system has already calculated costs based on the master data associated with that order.
  Data Integrity: The system prevents further costings to maintain data integrity and avoid inconsistencies in financial reporting.
  Order Status: The status of the order may also play a role. If the order is in a status that does not allow for new costings, this error may be triggered.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Costing: Review the order to confirm that a costing has indeed been created. You can do this by checking the costing documents or reports associated with the order.
  Re-evaluate Need for New Costing: Determine if a new costing is necessary. If the existing costing is still valid, you may not need to create a new one.
  Change Order Status: If you need to create a new costing, you may need to change the status of the order to allow for this. This could involve closing the current costing or changing the order type.
  Use Different Parameters: If you need to perform a new costing for a different scenario, consider using different parameters or creating a new order.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for handling costings and order management.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CO01 (Create Production Order), CO02 (Change Production Order), and CO03 (Display Production Order) to manage orders effectively.
  Costing Variants: Understand the costing variants and how they are configured in your SAP system, as they can affect how costings are calculated and managed.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address specific issues.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform costings and manage orders in the system.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in controlling (CO) or production planning (PP) modules.