How To Fix RESCCC020 - Cost collector as of &1 is in settlement, cannot be unlocked

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RESCCC - Error Texts for Cost Collectors

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Cost collector as of &1 is in settlement, cannot be unlocked

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RESCCC020 - Cost collector as of &1 is in settlement, cannot be unlocked ?

  The SAP error message RESCCC020 indicates that a cost collector is currently in a settlement process and cannot be unlocked for further processing. This typically occurs in the context of controlling and project systems where cost collectors are used to accumulate costs for projects or internal orders.
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to unlock a cost collector that has already been settled. Once a cost collector is settled, it is generally considered closed for further modifications, including unlocking. The settlement process finalizes the costs and transfers them to the appropriate financial accounts, making it impossible to change the status of the cost collector.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Settlement Status: Verify the status of the cost collector. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., CJI3 for project reports or KOB1 for order reports) to see if the cost collector has indeed been settled.
  
  
  Reversal of Settlement: If you need to make changes to the cost collector, you may need to reverse the settlement. This can be done using the transaction CJI8 (for project settlements) or KO88 (for order settlements). Note that reversing a settlement may have implications on financial reporting and should be done with caution.
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are unsure about reversing a settlement or the implications of doing so, consult with your finance or controlling team. They can provide guidance on the best course of action based on your organization's policies.
  
  
  Create a New Cost Collector: If the changes you need to make are significant and cannot be accommodated by reversing the settlement, consider creating a new cost collector for the new costs or adjustments.
  
  
  Documentation: Ensure that all changes and reasons for reversing settlements are well documented for audit purposes.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  CJI3: Project Actual Line Items
  CJI8: Settle Projects
  KO88: Order Settlement
  KOB1: Order Actual Line Items
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or updates from SAP.
  
  
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to perform settlement reversals or modifications to cost collectors.
  
  
  Training: If you frequently encounter issues with cost collectors and settlements, consider additional training on SAP Controlling (CO) and Project Systems (PS) modules.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the RESCCC020 error and manage your cost collectors effectively.