How To Fix KA268 - You can use overhead & only once

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KA - CO Overhead Costs: Overhead, Accrual Calculation

• Message number: 268

• Message text: You can use overhead & only once

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KA268 - You can use overhead & only once ?

  The SAP error message KA268 ("You can use overhead & only once") typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when dealing with overhead costs in cost centers or internal orders. This error indicates that the system has detected an attempt to assign overhead costs more than once to a particular cost object, which is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following scenarios:
  
  Duplicate Assignment: The overhead cost has already been assigned to the cost object, and the system does not allow it to be assigned again.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the overhead calculation in the controlling area or cost center settings.
  Incorrect Master Data: The master data for the cost center or internal order may not be set up correctly, leading to conflicts in overhead assignment.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KA268 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Overhead Assignment:
  
  Review the overhead assignments for