How To Fix /CUM/MSG155 - Report only applicable in conjunction with operation level costing (OLC)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CUM/MSG -

• Message number: 155

• Message text: Report only applicable in conjunction with operation level costing (OLC)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CUM/MSG155 - Report only applicable in conjunction with operation level costing (OLC) ?

  The SAP error message /CUM/MSG155 indicates that a report is only applicable in conjunction with Operation Level Costing (OLC). This error typically arises when you attempt to execute a report or transaction that requires OLC to be enabled, but it is not currently active in your system configuration.
  Cause:
  
  OLC Not Activated: The most common cause of this error is that Operation Level Costing is not activated in your SAP system. OLC is a feature that allows for more detailed cost tracking at the operation level within production orders.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the settings related to costing or production orders.
  Report Misuse: The report you are trying to run may not be designed to work without OLC, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate OLC:
  
  You need to enable Operation Level Costing in your SAP system. This typically involves configuration changes in the controlling (CO) module.
  Navigate to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction SPRO) and look for the settings related to Production Orders and Costing. Ensure that OLC is activated.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for production orders and costing to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Make sure that the relevant parameters for OLC are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed steps on how to activate OLC and configure it properly.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unsure about making these changes or if the problem persists after activation, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CO02 (Change Production Order), CO03 (Display Production Order), and C223 (Maintain Order Type).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  Training: If you are not familiar with OLC, consider training or resources that explain how it works and its implications for cost accounting in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully run the report in question.