How To Fix CNECP_PS000 - ECP cost for activity exists; unit costing is not possible

CNECP_PS000 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNECP_PS -

• Message number: 000

• Message text: ECP cost for activity exists; unit costing is not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNECP_PS000 - ECP cost for activity exists; unit costing is not possible ?

  The SAP error message CNECP_PS000 indicates that there is an issue with the cost calculation for an activity in a project. Specifically, it states that "ECP cost for activity exists; unit costing is not possible." This typically occurs in the context of Project System (PS) and can be related to various factors.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing Costs: The error usually arises when there are already existing costs associated with the activity in question. This means that the system has already recorded costs for the activity, and it cannot perform unit costing on it.
  Costing Type: The activity may be set up in a way that does not allow for unit costing, possibly due to the configuration of the project or the activity type.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the project or the activity type that prevent unit costing from being applied.
  Status of the Activity: The status of the activity might not