How To Fix COCM181 - Process step &1 for procurement element &2 has already been executed

COCM181 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COCM - Order Change Management

• Message number: 181

• Message text: Process step &1 for procurement element &2 has already been executed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COCM181 - Process step &1 for procurement element &2 has already been executed ?

  The SAP error message COCM181 indicates that a specific process step for a procurement element has already been executed. This error typically arises in the context of the Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with processes related to cost object controlling or internal orders.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You attempt to execute a process step (like a settlement or posting) that has already been completed for a specific procurement element (such as a purchase order or internal order).
  There may be a logical inconsistency in the workflow, where the system expects a certain sequence of operations, and the current operation cannot be performed because the previous step has already been finalized.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the COCM181 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Process Status: Verify the status of the procurement element (e.g., purchase order, internal order) to confirm whether the process step has indeed been executed. You can do this by checking the relevant transaction or