How To Fix CE516 - & & has "inactive" status


CE516 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: CE - CAPP messages

  • Message number: 516

  • Message text: & & has "inactive" status

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  • What causes this issue?

    CAPP elements with the status "inactive" are marked for deletion. For
    this reason, they cannot be used in other CAPP elements or for the
    calculation of standard values.

    How to fix this error?

    Set the status of the CAPP element to "active" or select another CAPP
    element.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CE516 - & & has "inactive" status ?
    The SAP error message CE516 typically indicates that a cost element has an "inactive" status. This can occur in various scenarios, particularly when dealing with controlling (CO) and financial accounting (FI) modules. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
    
    Cause: Inactive Cost Element: The cost element in question has been marked as inactive in the system. This can happen if the cost element was deactivated or if it was never activated properly.
    Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings of the controlling area or the cost element itself. Master Data Issues: The master data for the cost element may not be set up correctly, leading to it being inactive. Period Closure: If the cost element is being used in a closed period, it may be marked as inactive for that period.
    Solution: Activate the Cost Element: Go to the transaction code KA01 (Create Cost Element) or KA02 (Change Cost Element). Check the

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