How To Fix FCO_SFIN145 - Profile &2: COGS account &1 is not a cost element

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCO_SFIN - FI-CO Simplified Financials

• Message number: 145

• Message text: Profile &2: COGS account &1 is not a cost element

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCO_SFIN145 - Profile &2: COGS account &1 is not a cost element ?

  The SAP error message FCO_SFIN145 indicates that the system has encountered an issue with the configuration of the Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) account in relation to the cost element. Specifically, the error states that the COGS account specified is not recognized as a cost element in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Cost Element: The COGS account specified in the error message is not defined as a cost element in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Account Assignment: The account may not be properly assigned to the relevant controlling area or may not be set up correctly in the financial accounting module.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the controlling area or the account assignment in the financial settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Cost Element Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code KA01 (Create Cost Element) or KA02 (Change Cost Element).
  Verify if the COGS account specified in the error message is defined as a cost element. If it is not, you will need to create it as a cost element.
  
  
  
  Create Cost Element:
  
  If the account is not a cost element, create it by entering the necessary details such as the cost element category, description, and assignment to the appropriate controlling area.
  
  
  
  Check Account Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the COGS account is correctly assigned in the relevant configuration settings. This can be checked in the configuration for the controlling area and the financial accounting settings.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for Financial Accounting (FI) and Controlling (CO) to ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction that triggered the error to ensure that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KA01: Create Cost Element
  KA02: Change Cost Element
  OBY6: Define Company Code Global Parameters
  OKB9: Assign Cost Elements to Cost Centers
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on cost element accounting and configuration.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FCO_SFIN145 error and ensure that your COGS account is properly configured as a cost element in SAP.