How To Fix REITOR040 - Cost object SU adopts option rate from superordinate SU

REITOR040 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: REITOR - RE: Input Tax Treatment - Option Rate Determination

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Cost object SU adopts option rate from superordinate SU

What causes this issue?

The settlement unit is a cost object settlement unit without its own
option rate method or apportionment rule. It inherits its option rate
from the settlement unit hierarchically above it.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

You can ignore this message.

Procedure for System Administrators

INCLUDE 'RECA_CUSTOMIZED_MESSAGE_INFO' OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message REITOR040 - Cost object SU adopts option rate from superordinate SU ?

  The SAP error message REITOR040 indicates that a cost object (in this case, a subordinate cost object) is adopting the option rate from its superordinate cost object. This typically occurs in the context of internal orders, cost centers, or other cost objects in SAP Controlling (CO) when there is a mismatch or an issue with the assignment of cost rates.
  
  Cause:
  
  Hierarchy Structure: The error often arises when there is a hierarchical structure in place, and the subordinate cost object is set to inherit certain characteristics (like cost rates) from its parent or superordinate cost object.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the cost object settings, such as incorrect assignment of cost elements or rates.
  Missing Data: The subordinate cost object may not have its own defined rates, leading it to default to the rates of the superordinate object.
  Costing Variants: The costing variant used may not be correctly set up to allow