How To Fix VK20057 - Cost document &1 was assigned to document &2

VK20057 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VK20 - Messages for Reporting

• Message number: 057

• Message text: Cost document &1 was assigned to document &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VK20057 - Cost document &1 was assigned to document &2 ?

  The SAP error message VK20057 indicates that a cost document (cost estimate) has been assigned to another document, which is causing a conflict. This typically occurs in the context of cost accounting or controlling modules, where cost estimates are linked to various documents such as purchase orders, production orders, or sales orders.
  
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Duplicate Assignment: The cost document is already assigned to another document, and the system does not allow multiple assignments for the same cost document.
  Incorrect Document Flow: There may be an issue with the document flow where the cost document is not properly released or is still in a status that prevents it from being reassigned.
  
  Configuration Issues: There might be configuration settings in the controlling module that restrict the assignment of cost documents.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VK20057 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Document Assignment:
  
  Use transaction codes like KSB1 (Cost