How To Fix ERP_CO_OLC_E047 - Distribution rule for operation level cost orders not supported

ERP_CO_OLC_E047 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ERP_CO_OLC_E - Messages for Operative Level Costing

• Message number: 047

• Message text: Distribution rule for operation level cost orders not supported

What causes this issue?

Operations of operation level cost orders cannot be settlement
receivers. This means that distribution rules are not possible for
operations.

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?

To be able to release the order, define a different settlement rule in
customizing.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

ERP_CO_OLC_E047 - Details

• The SAP error message ERP_CO_OLC_E047 indicates that there is an issue with the distribution rule for operation-level cost orders in the Controlling (CO) module. This error typically arises when trying to perform a cost distribution or allocation that is not supported due to the configuration or the nature of the cost orders involved.
  
  Cause:
  
  Unsupported Distribution Rule: The distribution rule you are trying to use may not be compatible with operation-level cost orders. This can happen if the cost order is not set up correctly or if the distribution method is not applicable to the type of cost order.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the controlling area or the order type that do not allow for the distribution of costs at the operation level.
  Missing Master Data: Required master data for the cost order or the distribution rule may be missing or incorrectly maintained.
  Incorrect Order Type: The order type being used