How To Fix J4271 - Costing was called during external data transfer

J4271 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J4 - External Data Transfer

• Message number: 271

• Message text: Costing was called during external data transfer

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J4271 - Costing was called during external data transfer ?

  The SAP error message J4271, which states "Costing was called during external data transfer," typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when there is an attempt to perform a costing operation while data is being transferred from an external source. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the integration of external systems or when importing data into SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Simultaneous Operations: The error often arises when a costing run is triggered while an external data transfer is in progress. This can happen if the system is not properly synchronized or if there are overlapping processes.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that allow costing to be triggered during data transfer, which is not advisable.
  Data Integrity: The external data being transferred may not be in a state that allows for costing to be calculated, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check for Overlapping Processes: Ensure that no costing runs are initiated while