How To Fix ERP_CO_OLC_E063 - Operation &1 / &2: Settlement rule already exists

ERP_CO_OLC_E063 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ERP_CO_OLC_E - Messages for Operative Level Costing

• Message number: 063

• Message text: Operation &1 / &2: Settlement rule already exists

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ERP_CO_OLC_E063 - Details

• The SAP error message ERP_CO_OLC_E063 indicates that there is an attempt to create or modify a settlement rule for an operation in a production order or project, but a settlement rule already exists for that operation. This can occur in various contexts, such as when working with production orders, internal orders, or project systems.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Duplicate Settlement Rule: The operation you are trying to modify already has a settlement rule assigned to it.
  Incorrect Process Flow: The process flow may not be followed correctly, leading to attempts to create a settlement rule where one already exists.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry, leading to the system trying to create a rule that is already present.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Settlement Rules:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., CO02 for production orders, KO02 for