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

FCO_SFIN145 - Overview

• 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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FCO_SFIN145 - Details

• 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