How To Fix 3F816 - Cost item &1 does not exist in the period of time selected

3F816 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3F - Compensation Management

• Message number: 816

• Message text: Cost item &1 does not exist in the period of time selected

What causes this issue?

The cost element &v1& does not exist or has been delimited so that you
cannot select for the period specified.

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?

Check to see that you have chosen the correct cost element and check
the validity of the cost element &v1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3F816 - Cost item &1 does not exist in the period of time selected ?

  The SAP error message 3F816 indicates that a cost item (identified by &1) does not exist in the specified period of time. This error typically arises in the context of cost accounting or controlling modules when trying to access or analyze cost data that is not available for the given time frame.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Cost Item: The cost item you are trying to access has not been created or does not exist in the system for the specified period.
  Incorrect Period Selection: The period you are trying to analyze may not have any postings for the cost item.
  Data Deletion: The cost item may have been deleted or archived, making it unavailable for the selected period.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the controlling area or cost center that prevent the cost item from being recognized.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Cost Item Existence:
  
  Check if the cost item exists in the system. You can do this by navigating