How To Fix VQ240 - The info structure is already used for another method

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VQ - SD Archiving and Product Allocation

• Message number: 240

• Message text: The info structure is already used for another method

What causes this issue?

Info structure &v1& is already being used for another product
allocation method.
An info structure can only be use for the product allocation procedure,
for which the same product allocation method (discrete or cumulative)
is being used.
The product allocation method is set in the product allocation
procedure.

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 you want to use the product allocation method set, you must use a
different info structure for this procedure.
If you want to use info structure &v1&, then you must change the
product allocation method for procedure &v2&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VQ240 - The info structure is already used for another method ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VQ240 - The info structure is already used for another method
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to assign an Info Structure (InfoStruc) to a costing or valuation method in SAP, but the Info Structure is already assigned to a different costing or valuation method. In SAP Controlling (CO) or Product Costing, each Info Structure can only be linked to one costing or valuation method at a time. Attempting to reuse the same Info Structure for multiple methods leads to this conflict.
  
  Explanation:
  
  Info Structures are used in Product Costing to collect and analyze cost data.
  Each costing or valuation method (e.g., standard cost, actual cost, etc.) requires its own Info Structure.
  The system prevents multiple methods from sharing the same Info Structure to avoid data inconsistencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Current Assignments:
  
  Use transaction OKKN (Costing Variants) or relevant IMG paths to check which Info Structure is assigned to which costing or valuation method.
  Alternatively, check the table CKIS or related customizing tables to see the current assignments.
  
  
  
  Assign a Different Info Structure:
  
  If you want to assign an Info Structure to a new costing method, create or select an Info Structure that is not already assigned.
  You can create a new Info Structure via transaction KIS1 or through IMG customizing.
  
  
  
  Remove or Change Existing Assignment:
  
  If you want to reuse the Info Structure, you must first remove it from the existing costing method.
  Be cautious: Removing or changing assignments can impact reporting and data collection.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation and SAP Notes:
  
  Review SAP documentation on Info Structures and costing methods.
  Check for any SAP Notes related to VQ240 for specific patches or updates.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OKKN – Maintain Costing Variants
  KIS1 – Create Info Structure
  KIS2 – Change Info Structure
  KIS3 – Display Info Structure
  
  
  
  IMG Path:
  
  Controlling ? Product Cost Controlling ? Cost Object Controlling ? Product Cost by Period ? Costing Variants ? Assign Info Structure to Costing Variant
  
  
  
  Tables:
  
  CKIS – Info Structure assignment to costing methods
  CKISV – Info Structure assignment to valuation variants
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search for SAP Notes referencing message VQ240 for any known issues or patches.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Cause: Info Structure already assigned to another costing/valuation method.
  Solution: Assign a unique Info Structure per costing method; create new Info Structures if needed.
  Check: Current assignments via OKKN or tables, adjust accordingly.
  
  
  If you need detailed steps on how to create or assign Info Structures, or how to check assignments, please let me know!