How To Fix BP618 - Cost type & does not exist

BP618 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BP - Budgeting and planning

• Message number: 618

• Message text: Cost type & does not exist

What causes this issue?

You have entered a cost type which is not defined.

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?

You can either:
enter a cost type which is defined. Press F4 to obtain a list: or
create this cost type.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BP618 - Cost type & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message BP618, which states "Cost type & does not exist," typically occurs in the context of cost planning or budgeting within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a specified cost type in the configuration, which is necessary for processing cost-related transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Cost Type: The specified cost type does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo in the cost type code or the cost type not being created in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The cost type may not be properly configured in the controlling area or may not be assigned to the relevant cost element.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, the cost types may not have been transferred correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the cost type.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Cost Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP