How To Fix KOSA151 - Cannot change business area for product cost collector &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KOSA - Product Cost Collector

• Message number: 151

• Message text: Cannot change business area for product cost collector &1

What causes this issue?

The business area for the product cost collector can no longer be
changed because postings have been made to the product cost collector.

System Response

The change of business area for the product cost collector is not
saved.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KOSA151 - Cannot change business area for product cost collector &1 ?

  The SAP error message KOSA151, which states "Cannot change business area for product cost collector &1," typically occurs when there is an attempt to change the business area of a product cost collector that is already in use or has been posted to. This error is related to the configuration and management of product cost collectors in SAP, particularly in the context of controlling and cost accounting.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing Transactions: The product cost collector has existing transactions or postings associated with it. Once transactions are posted, certain attributes, including the business area, cannot be changed.
  Configuration Restrictions: The system may have configuration settings that prevent changes to certain fields once the cost collector is active or has been used in financial postings.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules to ensure that changes do not lead to inconsistencies in financial reporting and cost accounting.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check for Open Transactions: Review the product cost collector to see