How To Fix COOS029 - No product cost collector has been specified for order type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COOS - Order Split

• Message number: 029

• Message text: No product cost collector has been specified for order type &1

What causes this issue?

Orders with this order type cannot be assigned to any product cost
collector. Orders generated by a split (child orders) must, however, be
assigned to a product cost collector.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Enter an order type which allows a product cost collector. You can see
whether or not a product cost collector is allowed for an order type in
Customizing on the 'Controlling' detail screen for parameter
maintenance of the order type.
<DS:TRAN.OPL8>Order Type Parameters</>

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COOS029 - No product cost collector has been specified for order type &1 ?

  The SAP error message COOS029 indicates that there is no product cost collector specified for the order type you are trying to process. This error typically occurs in the context of controlling and cost accounting when you are working with production orders or internal orders.
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The order type you are using does not have a corresponding product cost collector defined in the system.
  Incorrect Order Type: The order type may not be set up to use product cost collectors, or it may be incorrectly configured.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the order type may not be complete or correctly maintained.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the COOS029 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Order Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the order type in transaction code SPRO.
  Navigate to Controlling > Product Cost Controlling > Product Cost Planning > Cost Object Controlling > Define Order Types.
  Ensure that the order type you are using has a product cost collector assigned.
  
  
  
  Assign Product Cost Collector:
  
  If the product cost collector is not assigned, you will need to create or assign one to the order type.
  You can create a new product cost collector if necessary.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the order type to ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  Ensure that the relevant settings for the product cost collector are maintained.
  
  
  
  Test with Different Order Types:
  
  If possible, try using a different order type that is known to work correctly to see if the issue persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to product cost collectors and order types for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and master data, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  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 test the order types.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may address the issue.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify order types and product cost collectors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the COOS029 error in SAP.