How To Fix KQ063 - Cross-company costing is active as standard

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KQ - Error Messages for Customizing Product Costing

• Message number: 063

• Message text: Cross-company costing is active as standard

What causes this issue?

In this <DS:GLOS.3526B778AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>valuation view</>
(i.e. profit center valuation, group valuation), cross-company costing
is active. No special customizing settings are necessary for it.
In the legal valuation view, cross-company costing can be activated for
each controlling area.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KQ063 - Cross-company costing is active as standard ?

  The SAP error message KQ063, which states "Cross-company costing is active as standard," typically occurs in the context of controlling and cost accounting when there are issues related to cross-company code transactions. This error indicates that the system is set up to allow cross-company code transactions, but there may be a configuration or data issue preventing the transaction from being processed correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Cross-Company Code Configuration: The error may arise if the configuration for cross-company code transactions is not set up correctly in the controlling area or if the necessary settings for the involved company codes are missing.
  Master Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the master data (e.g., cost centers, internal orders) that are required for cross-company transactions.
  Transaction Type: The type of transaction being processed may not be compatible with cross-company costing.
  Authorization Issues: Users may not have the necessary authorizations to perform cross-company transactions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction SPRO) and navigate to the controlling area settings. Ensure that cross-company code costing is properly configured.
  Verify that the relevant company codes are assigned to the same controlling area and that the settings for cross-company transactions are enabled.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for cost centers, internal orders, and other relevant objects to ensure they are correctly set up and assigned to the appropriate company codes.
  Ensure that the cost elements are defined correctly and are available for cross-company transactions.
  
  
  
  Transaction Review:
  
  Review the specific transaction that triggered the error. Ensure that it is intended to be a cross-company transaction and that all necessary data is provided.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user attempting the transaction has the necessary authorizations to perform cross-company costing. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on cross-company costing and any specific requirements or limitations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums may have discussions or solutions shared by other users who have encountered the same error.
  Testing: After making changes, conduct tests to ensure that the issue is resolved and that cross-company transactions can be processed without errors.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP expert or your organization's SAP support team for further assistance.