How To Fix REXCJP416 - Different cost element cannot be defined for same key fields (& &<>& &)

REXCJP416 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: REXCJP - Localization Flexible Real Estate Japan

• Message number: 416

• Message text: Different cost element cannot be defined for same key fields (& &<>& &)

What causes this issue?

The defined cost element (<ZK>Cost Center, WBS Element, Order</>)
differs from the cost element defined for the same keys. This field
needs to contain the same entry as the other entries with the same key.

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?

Modify the cost element in the currently processed line. If you want to
modify the cost element in all entries with the same key field, you have
to modify them now.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message REXCJP416 - Different cost element cannot be defined for same key fields (& &<>& &) ?

  The SAP error message REXCJP416 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of cost elements in the system. Specifically, it means that the system has detected that different cost elements are being defined for the same key fields, which is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically arises in the context of controlling (CO) or project systems (PS) when you are trying to assign cost elements to a particular cost object (like a project or internal order) and the system finds that multiple cost elements are being defined for the same combination of key fields. This can happen due to:
  
  Duplicate Entries: There may be duplicate entries in the configuration for cost elements.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for cost elements may not be set up correctly, leading to conflicts.
  Data Entry Errors: Errors during data entry or migration can lead to inconsistencies in the cost element definitions.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take