How To Fix KQ078 - Product cost collector not possible, full settlement chosen

KQ078 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 078

• Message text: Product cost collector not possible, full settlement chosen

What causes this issue?

The default rule assigned by the order type specifies a total
settlement. A product cost collector can only use an order type that
specifies a default rule with periodic settlement.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Change the default rule or turn off the product cost collector
indicator.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KQ078 - Product cost collector not possible, full settlement chosen ?

  The SAP error message KQ078, which states "Product cost collector not possible, full settlement chosen," typically occurs in the context of product costing and settlement processes in SAP. This error indicates that there is an issue with the settlement of costs associated with a product cost collector, particularly when a full settlement is selected.
  
  Cause:
  
  Full Settlement Selected: The error arises when a full settlement is chosen for a product cost collector that is not eligible for full settlement. This can happen if the cost collector has not been fully processed or if there are open costs that need to be settled.
  Incomplete Data: There may be missing or incomplete data related to the cost collector, such as missing cost elements or incorrect configuration settings.
  Status of Cost Collector: The status of the product cost collector may not allow for full settlement. For example, if the cost collector is still in a work-in-progress state