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