How To Fix BE100 - Cost element & does not exist

BE100 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BE - General document entry

• Message number: 100

• Message text: Cost element & does not exist

What causes this issue?

Cost element &V1& does not exist in controlling area &V2& as of &V3&.

System Response

INCLUDE NA_ALLG_NOVERARBEITUNG OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

How to fix this error?

Enter a cost element which does exist, or create cost element &V1&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

BE100 - Details

• The SAP error message BE100 indicates that a specified cost element does not exist in the system. This error typically arises during the execution of transactions related to cost accounting, such as when trying to post costs or create cost center allocations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Cost Element: The cost element you are trying to use has not been created in the system.
  Incorrect Cost Element Type: The cost element may exist but is not of the correct type (e.g., primary vs. secondary).
  Inactive Cost Element: The cost element may exist but is inactive or not available for the period in which you are trying to use it.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the cost element.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the controlling area or company code settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Cost Element Master Data:
  
  Go to transaction code KA03 (Display Cost Element) and check if the cost element exists.
  If it does