How To Fix IW481 - Automatic copy of estimated costs is already activated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IW - Order Processing

• Message number: 481

• Message text: Automatic copy of estimated costs is already activated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IW481 - Automatic copy of estimated costs is already activated ?

  The SAP error message IW481, which states "Automatic copy of estimated costs is already activated," typically occurs in the context of maintenance orders or work orders in the SAP system. This message indicates that the system has detected that the automatic copying of estimated costs for a maintenance order is already enabled, and therefore, it cannot be activated again.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Activation: The error usually arises when there is an attempt to activate the automatic copying of estimated costs for a maintenance order that is already set to do so.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the SAP system for the order type may already have the automatic copying feature enabled.
  Order Status: The order may be in a status that does not allow changes to the cost settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for the order type in transaction SPRO.
  Go to Plant Maintenance and Customer Service > Maintenance and Service Processing >