How To Fix 7A303 - Only progress cost elements allowed

7A303 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 7A - PS Progress Analysis

• Message number: 303

• Message text: Only progress cost elements allowed

What causes this issue?

You tried to enter a cost element of the wrong cost element category as
an earned value cost element.

System Response

The cost element you entered cannot be used as the earned value cost
element.

How to fix this error?

Enter a cost element of category "earned value cost element".

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 7A303 - Only progress cost elements allowed ?

  The SAP error message 7A303: "Only progress cost elements allowed" typically occurs in the context of project management and cost accounting within SAP, particularly when dealing with progress tracking in projects. This error indicates that the system expects only cost elements that are designated for progress tracking to be used in a particular transaction or process.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when a user attempts to use a cost element that is not classified as a "progress cost element" in a transaction that requires such classification. Progress cost elements are specifically defined in the system to track costs that are associated with the progress of a project, such as costs incurred for work completed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Cost Element Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration of the cost element you are trying to use. Ensure that it is set up as a progress cost element in the system.
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