How To Fix KOSA118 - Cannot set deletion flag for product cost collector &1

KOSA118 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KOSA - Product Cost Collector

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Cannot set deletion flag for product cost collector &1

What causes this issue?

The deletion flag cannot be set for product cost collector &V1& for one
or more of the following reasons:
There are still run schedule headers for the product cost collector in
which the status <LS>Deletion indicator</> is not set.
There are production versions for the product cost collector in which
the status <LS>Deletion indicator</> is not set.
There are postprocessing records in repetitive manufacturing that are
to be assigned to the product cost collector.
There are manufacturing orders for the product cost collector in which
the status <LS>Deletion indicator</> is not set.

System Response

The system does not set a deletion flag.

How to fix this error?

Check the status of the orders assigned to the product cost collector.
To display the orders and production versions assigned to the product
cost collector, select <LS>Goto -> Display orders</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KOSA118 - Cannot set deletion flag for product cost collector &1 ?

  The SAP error message KOSA118, which states "Cannot set deletion flag for product cost collector &1," typically occurs when there is an attempt to delete or set a deletion flag on a product cost collector that is not allowed due to certain conditions. Here are the common causes, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Active Transactions: The product cost collector may have active transactions or postings that prevent it from being deleted.
  Status of the Cost Collector: The cost collector might be in a status that does not allow deletion (e.g., it is still being used in production or has not been fully settled).
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies on the cost collector from other processes or objects in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete or set a deletion flag on the cost collector.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Active Transactions: Review the product cost collector for any active