How To Fix 63243 - Unknown owner cost element type &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 63 - Messages for Real Estate Management

• Message number: 243

• Message text: Unknown owner cost element type &

What causes this issue?

You have entered owner cost element &v1&.
This owner cost element is not defined.

System Response

The system does not accept your entry.

How to fix this error?

You have two alternatives:
select an existing owner cost element or
define your requested entry in Customizing.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 63243 - Unknown owner cost element type & ?

  The SAP error message "63243 Unknown owner cost element type &" typically indicates that the system is unable to recognize or find the specified cost element type in the context of the operation being performed. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as during the posting of costs, when executing reports, or while processing financial transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Cost Element Type: The cost element type specified in the transaction does not exist in the system or is not defined correctly.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of cost elements in the controlling (CO) module.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the specified cost element type.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings related to cost elements.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Cost Element Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OKB2 (for cost element types) and verify that the cost element type in