How To Fix FCO206 - Cannot determine overhead group: missing data for plant &1

FCO206 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCO - Messages for Failure Cost Processing FCO

• Message number: 206

• Message text: Cannot determine overhead group: missing data for plant &1

What causes this issue?

The overhead group for the document could not be determined due to
missing plant data.

System Response

If this message is defined as an error message in user-defined error
management (OPR4_FCO), the document is not valuated.
If this message is not defined as an error message, the document is
valuated. If you want to edit the document, remove the cause of the
error:
Reverse the valuation and revaluate the document.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCO206 - Cannot determine overhead group: missing data for plant &1 ?

  The SAP error message FCO206, which states "Cannot determine overhead group: missing data for plant &1," typically occurs in the context of cost accounting or controlling when the system is unable to find the necessary overhead group for a specific plant. This can happen during various processes, such as when trying to execute a cost calculation or when posting costs.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one or more of the following issues:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The overhead group for the specified plant has not been defined in the system. This can happen if the configuration settings for the controlling area or plant are incomplete.
  
  
  Incorrect Master Data: The master data for the cost center, internal order, or other relevant objects may not be set up correctly, leading to the inability to determine the overhead group.
  
  
  Plant Not Assigned: The plant in question may not be assigned to the relevant controlling area or may not