How To Fix PSM_FA_FKBER010 - Cost of sales accounting is already active in company code &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PSM_FA_FKBER - Messages: Activate Functional Area as GL Characteristic

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Cost of sales accounting is already active in company code &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PSM_FA_FKBER010 - Cost of sales accounting is already active in company code &1 ?

  The SAP error message PSM_FA_FKBER010 indicates that cost of sales accounting is already active for the specified company code. This error typically arises when you attempt to activate cost of sales accounting in a company code where it has already been activated.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the system has detected that cost of sales accounting is already enabled for the specified company code. This can happen if:
  
  You or someone else has previously activated cost of sales accounting for that company code.
  There may be a configuration or data entry attempt to activate it again, which is unnecessary and leads to this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP and verify if cost of sales accounting is indeed active for the company code in question. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration path in the SAP IMG (Implementation Guide).
  
  
  
  Review Company Code Settings:
  
  Use transaction code OBY6 to check the settings for the company code. Ensure that the cost of sales accounting is set up correctly and that you are not trying to activate it again.
  
  
  
  Avoid Duplicate Activation:
  
  If you are trying to activate cost of sales accounting, ensure that you are not duplicating an existing activation. If it is already active, you do not need to take any further action.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to cost of sales accounting to ensure you understand the implications and requirements of activating this feature.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you believe this error is occurring in error or if you need further assistance, consider reaching out to SAP support for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBY6: Configuration for company code settings.
  SPRO: Access the SAP IMG for configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Cost of Sales Accounting:
  
  This is a method used in financial accounting to determine the cost of goods sold and is essential for accurate financial reporting and analysis.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context or solutions.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your cost of sales accounting is configured correctly in SAP.