How To Fix KOSA208 - Preliminary costing of product cost coll. &1 terminated - see long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KOSA - Product Cost Collector

• Message number: 208

• Message text: Preliminary costing of product cost coll. &1 terminated - see long text

What causes this issue?

Either you are attempting to create a
<DS:GLOS.3526B76FAFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>preliminary cost estimate</>
for <DS:GLOS.3526B6F2AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>product cost collector</>
&V1&, or during a reporting point backflush in repetitive manufacturing
the system precosted product cost collector &V1& because the routing
was changed.
During the preliminary costing process, the system adjusts the
reporting point structures of the run schedule headers assigned to
product cost collector &V1&. An error occurred while the reporting
point structures were being converted.
This error could be caused by one of the following reasons:
Neither the routing for detailed planning nor the routing for
rate-based planning was entered correctly in the production version.
The routings entered in the production version for detailed or
rate-base planning do not contain any operations that can be used as
reporting points, although a repetitive manufacturing profile with
reporting points is entered in the material concerned.
The header unit of measure was changed in a routing used in one of the
run schedule headers.

System Response

The system cannot convert to a new reporting point structure.
Processing is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Enter the routing in detailed planning or rate-based planning, or enter
at least one reporting point in the affected routing, or change the
header unit of measure in the routing in question back to what it was
originally. Then start the transaction again.
If none of these causes are present, notify your system administrator.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KOSA208 - Preliminary costing of product cost coll. &1 terminated - see long text ?

  The SAP error message KOSA208 indicates that the preliminary costing of a product cost collector has been terminated. This error typically occurs during the costing process in SAP, particularly when dealing with product cost collectors in the Controlling (CO) module.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Missing Master Data: Required master data such as material master records, cost center, or activity types may be missing or incorrectly configured.
  Incorrect Configuration: Issues in the configuration of the costing variant, costing sheet, or valuation methods can lead to this error.
  Data Inconsistencies: Inconsistencies in the data, such as incorrect or incomplete entries in the product cost collector, can cause the costing process to fail.
  Locked Objects: If the objects involved in the costing process are locked by another user or process, it can lead to termination.
  System Errors: Technical issues or bugs in the SAP system can also lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KOSA208 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check Master Data: Ensure that all necessary master data (material, cost center, etc.) is correctly maintained and available.
  Review Configuration: Verify the configuration settings for the costing variant and costing sheet. Ensure that they are set up correctly for the product cost collector.
  Analyze Logs: Check the detailed logs for the costing run to identify any specific issues or messages that can provide more context about the failure.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the product cost collector to identify and rectify any inconsistencies in the data.
  Unlock Objects: If objects are locked, coordinate with your team to unlock them or wait until the locking process is completed.
  Re-run Costing: After addressing the identified issues, attempt to re-run the preliminary costing process.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like CK11N (Create Product Cost Estimate) or CK40N (Product Cost Collector) to access the relevant screens for costing.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide specific guidance or fixes for known problems.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on product costing and cost collectors, which can provide insights into best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.