How To Fix FCO_COST_RATE004 - Cost rate was deleted by &

FCO_COST_RATE004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCO_COST_RATE - Cost Rate Message Class

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Cost rate was deleted by &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCO_COST_RATE004 - Cost rate was deleted by & ?

  The SAP error message FCO_COST_RATE004 indicates that a cost rate has been deleted by a user or a process, and this deletion is causing issues in the system. This error typically arises in the context of cost accounting or controlling modules, where cost rates are essential for calculating costs associated with various activities, projects, or cost centers.
  
  Cause:
  
  Manual Deletion: A user may have manually deleted a cost rate in the system, which is now being referenced in a transaction or report.
  Data Migration: During data migration or system upgrades, cost rates may have been inadvertently deleted or not migrated properly.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in configuration settings or master data that affect cost rates can lead to this error.
  Time Period Issues: The cost rate might have been valid for a specific time period, and if the current date falls outside that period, the system may not find the cost rate.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Cost Rate Master Data: