How To Fix QRPCC104 - Product cost collector is only allowed for confirmation from APO

QRPCC104 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QRPCC - Messages for APO Reporting Points - Product Cost Collector

• Message number: 104

• Message text: Product cost collector is only allowed for confirmation from APO

What causes this issue?

The product cost collector has already been used for confirmations from
<SE>Advanced Planner <(>&<)> Optimizer</> (APO). Therefore you cannot
enter any more confirmations for this product cost collector.

System Response

The action is terminated.

How to fix this error?

If you want to confirm the material outside the APO system, create a
new <DS:TRAN.C223>production version</> and a new
<DS:TRAN.KKF6N>product cost collector</>. This is only possible when
the Controlling level of the material is <LS>Production Plant/Planning
Plant/Production Version</>.

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.

QRPCC104 - Details

• The SAP error message QRPCC104 indicates that a product cost collector is being used in a context where it is not allowed, specifically for confirmations that are expected to come from Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). This error typically arises in the context of production planning and execution, particularly when integrating with APO for production orders and cost collectors.
  
  Cause:
  
  Integration with APO: The error occurs when there is an attempt to confirm production activities or costs in a way that is not compatible with the settings for the product cost collector. The system expects confirmations to be processed through APO, but the current operation is trying to bypass that.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are not aligned with the intended use of product cost collectors. This could include settings related to the integration between SAP ERP and APO.
  Incorrect Process Flow: The process flow being followed