How To Fix CE502 - & & is not released

CE502 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CE - CAPP messages

• Message number: 502

• Message text: & & is not released

What causes this issue?

The CAPP element &V1& &V2& has the status "created". You can
still use the CAPP element. However, warning messages are generated in
the application.

How to fix this error?

The warning messages do not appear if the CAPP element has the status
<ZH>active</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CE502 - & & is not released ?

  The SAP error message CE502 typically indicates that a cost element (in this case, represented by &&) is not released for use in a particular context, such as in a controlling area or for a specific period. This error can occur in various scenarios, particularly when dealing with cost accounting and controlling in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Cost Element Not Released: The cost element has not been released for the controlling area or is not available for the specified period.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the controlling area or cost element settings.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the cost element.
  Period Lock: The period in which the cost element is being used may be locked or closed for posting.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Release the Cost Element:
  
  Go to the transaction code KA01 (Create Cost Element) or KA02 (Change Cost Element).
  Check if the cost element is marked as "released" for the