How To Fix CK048 - No cost element segment exists for & on &

CK048 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 048

• Message text: No cost element segment exists for & on &

What causes this issue?

The consumption account found by automatic account determination for
material &V3& does not exist for the date &V2& specified.
&what_to_do&
Check the cost element segment's validity period
<DS:TRAN.KA02>Check cost element</>
Or, if you have authorization, create a cost element which did not
exist previously.
<DS:TRAN.KA01>Create primary cost element</>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK048 - No cost element segment exists for & on & ?

  The SAP error message CK048 "No cost element segment exists for & on &" typically occurs in the context of cost accounting and controlling when the system is unable to find a cost element segment for a specified cost element and controlling area. This can happen during various processes, such as when trying to post costs or during the execution of a cost calculation.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Cost Element: The cost element specified in the error message does not exist in the system for the specified controlling area.
  Inactive Cost Element: The cost element may exist but is not active or not assigned to the relevant controlling area.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the cost element in the controlling area or the chart of accounts.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings that prevent the system from recognizing the cost element.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Cost Element Master Data:
  
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