How To Fix KS198 - Cost Element &1 in chart of accounts &2 already selected to be changed

KS198 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KS - RK-S Master Data Maintenance

• Message number: 198

• Message text: Cost Element &1 in chart of accounts &2 already selected to be changed

What causes this issue?

Cost element &v1& has been been found more than once in the entry list.
This cost element is already marked for change in chart of accounts &v2&
, but can only be changed for a single time interval using a BAPI call.

System Response

The current entry in the list of cost elements is ignored.

How to fix this error?

If you want to change more time intervals for the cost element, you can
do this in <DS:TRAN.KA02>Master Data Maintenance</> of the cost
elements.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KS198 - Cost Element &1 in chart of accounts &2 already selected to be changed ?

  The SAP error message KS198 indicates that a cost element is already marked for changes in a specific chart of accounts. This typically occurs when you attempt to modify a cost element that is currently being processed or has been flagged for changes by another user or session.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Changes: Another user or session is already making changes to the same cost element.
  Locking Mechanism: SAP uses a locking mechanism to prevent simultaneous changes to the same data. If a cost element is locked, you will receive this error when trying to modify it.
  Incomplete Transactions: If a previous transaction involving the cost element was not completed properly, it may still be in a locked state.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check for Active Sessions: Verify if another user is currently editing the cost element. You can use transaction code SM12 to check for locks on the cost element.
  Wait and Retry: If another user is editing the cost element,