How To Fix /SAPPCE/DPCM1491 - Specify when the additional costs are to be calculated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPPCE/DPCM1 -

• Message number: 491

• Message text: Specify when the additional costs are to be calculated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPPCE/DPCM1491 - Specify when the additional costs are to be calculated ?

  The SAP error message /SAPPCE/DPCM1491 indicates that the system requires you to specify when additional costs should be calculated in the context of a project or cost management process. This error typically arises in the Project System (PS) or Controlling (CO) modules when there is a configuration or data entry issue related to cost planning or cost allocation.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The system may not have been configured to define when additional costs should be calculated (e.g., at the time of posting, at the end of the period, etc.).
  Incomplete Data Entry: The user may not have provided the necessary information in the relevant fields when creating or modifying a project or cost element.
  Project Settings: The project settings may not have been properly defined to include additional costs.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for the Project System or Controlling module.
  Ensure that the settings for additional cost calculation are properly defined. This may involve checking the settings in transaction codes like SPRO (SAP Reference IMG) and looking for the relevant sections under Project System or Controlling.
  
  
  
  Review Project Data:
  
  Go to the project or cost object that is generating the error.
  Check the settings related to cost planning and ensure that the fields for additional costs are filled out correctly.
  Make sure that the relevant cost elements are assigned and that the additional cost calculation settings are specified.
  
  
  
  User Input:
  
  If you are entering data manually, ensure that you specify when the additional costs should be calculated. This may involve selecting options in a dropdown or entering values in specific fields.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on how to set up additional cost calculations in your specific version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and data entry, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CJ20N (Project Builder), CJI3 (Project Actual Line Items), and KP06 (Cost Planning) to navigate and check project settings.
  SAP Notes: Look for SAP Notes related to this error message for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Training and Documentation: Consider training sessions or documentation on Project System and Controlling modules to better understand how to manage costs and configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SAPPCE/DPCM1491 and ensure that additional costs are calculated correctly in your SAP system.