How To Fix 63240 - Cost element area is incomplete

63240 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 63 - Messages for Real Estate Management

• Message number: 240

• Message text: Cost element area is incomplete

What causes this issue?

You are trying to define a cost element area. The details for the area
is incomplete.

System Response

The system does not accept the definition.

How to fix this error?

The definition of a cost element area must include the cost elements
which define the beginning and end of the range of the area. These two
elements are included in the area.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 63240 - Cost element area is incomplete ?

  The SAP error message 63240, "Cost element area is incomplete," typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) and financial accounting (FI) modules when there is an issue with the configuration of cost elements or cost element areas. This error indicates that the system is unable to process a transaction because the cost element area is not fully defined or is missing necessary information.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incomplete Configuration: The cost element area may not be fully configured in the system. This can happen if certain required fields or settings are not maintained.
  Missing Cost Elements: The cost element that is being referenced may not exist in the specified cost element area.
  Incorrect Assignment: The cost element area may not be correctly assigned to the relevant controlling area or company code.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to cost elements or cost centers.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Cost Element Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code KA01 (Create