How To Fix DPR_FIN_GECCO044 - Costing data may not be up to date

DPR_FIN_GECCO044 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DPR_FIN_GECCO - Messages for Accounting Integration

• Message number: 044

• Message text: Costing data may not be up to date

What causes this issue?

You made changes relevant to costing for data that has already been
saved. However, the system could not update the costing (for example,
errors occurred during costing or costing was locked). This message can
still occur even if costing took place offline for the last data to be
saved. If this is the case, the costing data is correct but the planned
costs displayed in the dashboard may not be correct.

How to fix this error?

Make a dummy change in the project and save again. It may be necessary
to trigger the evaluation to update the planned costs in the dashboard.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

DPR_FIN_GECCO044 - Details

• The SAP error message DPR_FIN_GECCO044, which states "Costing data may not be up to date," typically occurs in the context of project management and financial accounting within SAP, particularly when dealing with project costing and budgeting.
  
  Cause:
  This error message usually indicates that the costing data for a project or a specific work package is not current or has not been updated. This can happen due to several reasons, including:
  
  Changes in Costing Elements: If there have been changes in the cost elements or cost planning, the system may flag that the existing costing data is outdated.
  Missing Updates: If the project has undergone changes (like resource assignments, budget adjustments, etc.) and the costing data has not been recalculated or updated accordingly.
  Data Synchronization Issues: There may be issues with data synchronization between different modules or systems, leading to discrepancies in the costing data.
  Incomplete Processes: If certain processes related to project costing (like settlement or