Postings with 2 cost objects

[former_member346958]

Hi

We have recently observed some postings in our system that I would expect SAP to allow.

We appear to be able to make goods issues and put 2 cost objects in the account assignment tab (cost centre and order).

We have allowed this by design, as we are using statistical orders, so completing both cost assignment fields in this scenario is valid.

However, we are seeing postings in the system to cost centres and genuine PM orders, which is effectively duplicating the cost in CO.

A screenshot example is below...the order is a normal PM01 Plant Maint order

Has anybody else had this issue?

Is there a way to stop this, so it is only possibly if the order is flagged as statistical?

Any help greatly appreciated

Regards

Graham

[ajaycwa1981]

Hi Graham

check table coep. One of the posting line item Wilk be Value Type 04 (actual real) and the other one Value Type 11 (actual statistical)

So there is no duplication. When you settle the order to CC, it will receive VT 04 posting. Both Wilk be shown separate in report S_Alr_87013611

Ajay M

[pavan_kumar18]

Hi,

If the trasaction posted with two cost objects, one should be real and the other should be statestical purpose.

In your case PM Order is the real cost object.

Cost objects with statestical purpose are meant for additional information only, there will be no issue.

If you want to ignore this only allow single cost object.

Regards,

Pavan Kumar

[former_member219086]

Hi Graham, There should not be any duplicate postings in CO. In this instance, the cost center postings would be considered as Statistical postings. You can see the same in COSP table with value type -11. This will NOT be settled further to any other cost object. PM order postings are real posting and further settlement can be done from there. This scenario should not create any issue in CO module. I hope you are finally settling the PM orders to plant specific cost centers. You should be good.

Hope this helps.

Regards,

Srinath

[former_member198650]

Hi Graham,

Do not maintain any cost center in the order, if it is real order. I think you have maintained cost center in the order master data, due to this it is posting to CC as statistical and order as real object.

Regards,

Mukthar