How To Fix KQ468 - Changing the cost component structure may cause inconsistencies -> F1

KQ468 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 468

• Message text: Changing the cost component structure may cause inconsistencies -> F1

What causes this issue?

A change in the assignment of a cost component structure will cause a
structural interruption in the update of the cost components. This
means that costing data saved before the change was made are no longer
comparable with cost estimates carried out after the change.
Anmerkung:
Cost estimates that were saved with different cost component structures
cannot be used with <DS:GLOS.transfer_control>transfer control</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KQ468 - Changing the cost component structure may cause inconsistencies -> F1 ?

  The SAP error message KQ468 indicates that there is a potential inconsistency that may arise when changing the cost component structure in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) and can affect various areas such as cost accounting, profitability analysis, and product costing.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when you attempt to modify the cost component structure, which is a critical configuration in SAP that defines how costs are categorized and reported. The potential inconsistencies arise because:
  
  Existing Data: There may be existing data in the system that relies on the current cost component structure. Changing it could lead to discrepancies in reports, cost allocations, and other financial analyses.
  Dependencies: The cost component structure is linked to various other configurations and processes in SAP, such as cost centers, internal orders, and profitability segments. Altering it without proper consideration can disrupt these dependencies.
  Historical Data: If historical data has already been