6D260 - No cost account maintained for heating system &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 6D - Real Estate Messages

• Message number: 260

• Message text: No cost account maintained for heating system &1

What causes this issue?

The credit posting in the heating expenses settlement requires a credit
settlement unit for the heating system. However, no cost account has
been maintained. Therefore, it is not possible to make the credit
posting.

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?

Maintain the master data for the heating system in the infrastructure
for the service charge settlement.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 6D260 - No cost account maintained for heating system &1 ?

  The SAP error message 6D260 ("No cost account maintained for heating system &1") typically occurs in the context of managing heating systems within the SAP system, particularly in modules related to Plant Maintenance (PM) or Controlling (CO). This error indicates that there is no cost account assigned for the specified heating system, which is necessary for tracking costs associated with that system.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the heating system (identified by &1) does not have a cost account defined in the system. This can happen due to:
  
  Configuration Issues: The cost account for the heating system may not have been set up in the configuration settings.
  Missing Master Data: The master data for the heating system may be incomplete or incorrectly maintained.
  Incorrect Assignment: The heating system may not be correctly linked to the appropriate cost center or internal order.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for the heating system in the SAP system.
  Ensure that a cost account is defined for the heating system in the relevant configuration area (e.g., in the Controlling module).
  
  
  
  Maintain Master Data:
  
  Go to the master data for the heating system and verify that all necessary fields are filled out correctly.
  Specifically, check if the cost account is assigned to the heating system.
  
  
  
  Assign Cost Account:
  
  If the cost account is missing, you will need to assign a valid cost account to the heating system.
  This can typically be done in the transaction codes related to the specific module (e.g., transaction code OKEQ for cost elements).
  
  
  
  Check Related Settings:
  
  Ensure that the heating system is linked to the correct cost center or internal order.
  Verify that the cost center itself is properly configured and has valid cost accounts assigned.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant SAP documentation or help files for additional guidance on maintaining cost accounts for heating systems.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the system to ensure that the error no longer occurs when processing transactions related to the heating system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OKEQ (for cost element accounting) and OX19 (for cost center accounting).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to configuration and master data.
  
  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 the relevant module.