How To Fix RM026 - A new costing is carried out for product cost collector &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RM - Messages for Repetitive Manufacturing

• Message number: 026

• Message text: A new costing is carried out for product cost collector &1

What causes this issue?

The system has established differences between the current reporting
point structure and the milestone structure in the routing. In order to
update the routing, the system carries out a preliminary costing for
product cost collector &V1&. The system saves this preliminary costing
and the new reporting point structure when the costing has been carried
out.

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?

If the costing is to be carried out, confirm this message. Otherwise
terminate processing.
You can also carry out the costing manually using a transaction in
product cost collector maintenance.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RM026 - A new costing is carried out for product cost collector &1 ?

  The SAP error message RM026, which states "A new costing is carried out for product cost collector &1," typically occurs in the context of product costing and cost collector management in SAP. This message indicates that a new costing run is being initiated for a specific product cost collector, which may not be allowed under certain conditions.
  Cause:
  
  Costing Lock: The product cost collector may be locked for costing due to an ongoing costing run or because it has already been processed.
  Incomplete Data: There may be missing or incomplete data required for the costing process.
  Costing Variant Issues: The costing variant used may not be configured correctly or may not be applicable for the product cost collector.
  Status of Cost Collector: The status of the product cost collector may not allow for a new costing run (e.g., it may be in a closed status).
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Lock Status: Verify if the product cost collector is locked. You can do this by checking the status of the cost collector in the relevant transaction (e.g., COKA or COSS).
  Complete Data: Ensure that all necessary data for the costing run is complete and accurate. This includes checking material master data, BOMs, routing, and any other relevant information.
  Review Costing Variant: Check the configuration of the costing variant being used. Ensure it is set up correctly and is applicable for the product cost collector in question.
  Change Status: If the product cost collector is in a status that does not allow for new costing, you may need to change its status to allow for costing. This may involve closing previous costings or adjusting the status as per your business process.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for specific procedures related to product costing and cost collectors.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as COKA (Product Cost Collector) and CK11N (Create Cost Estimate).
  Costing Run: Understand the process of costing runs in SAP, including how to initiate, monitor, and finalize them.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to RM026 for additional insights or patches that may address known issues.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform costing activities in SAP.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in product costing.