How To Fix OK604 - Combination of commercial evaluation and standard structures not possible

OK604 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OK - Logical database PS

• Message number: 604

• Message text: Combination of commercial evaluation and standard structures not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OK604 - Combination of commercial evaluation and standard structures not possible ?

  The SAP error message OK604, which states "Combination of commercial evaluation and standard structures not possible," typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) when there is an issue with the configuration of the cost center or internal order structures. This error often arises when there is an attempt to use a commercial evaluation (which is based on actual costs) in conjunction with standard costing (which is based on planned costs) in a way that is not supported by the system.
  Causes:
  
  Incompatible Costing Methods: The error usually indicates that there is a mismatch between the costing methods being used. For example, if a cost center is set up for standard costing but is being evaluated using actual costs, this can trigger the error.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the controlling area or the cost center that do not align with the intended use of commercial evaluations.
  Master Data Issues: