How To Fix 3F861 - Scenario group &1: Cost element &2 of cost item &3 not defined

3F861 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3F - Compensation Management

• Message number: 861

• Message text: Scenario group &1: Cost element &2 of cost item &3 not defined

What causes this issue?

Cost element &v2& has already been assigned to wage element &v3& in
scenario group &v1&. The cost element is not defined in controlling
area &v4&.

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?

Edit scenario group &v1&, and store a valid cost element from
controlling area &v4& for wage element &v3&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3F861 - Scenario group &1: Cost element &2 of cost item &3 not defined ?

  The SAP error message 3F861 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of a cost element in a specific scenario group. The message typically arises in the context of controlling (CO) or product costing modules when the system cannot find a defined cost element for a given cost item in the specified scenario group.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Cost Element: The cost element specified in the error message is not defined in the system for the given scenario group.
  Incorrect Configuration: The scenario group may not be properly configured to include the cost element or cost item.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the cost item or cost element.
  Master Data Issues: The cost element may not be activated or may have been deleted or archived.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Cost Element Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code KA03 (Display Cost Element) and verify if the cost element exists and is correctly configured.
  Ensure that