How To Fix FH211 - Cost element category &1 is not permitted with account category &2

FH211 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FH - General ledger module messages

• Message number: 211

• Message text: Cost element category &1 is not permitted with account category &2

What causes this issue?

The selected cost element category is not permitted.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Select a suitable cost element category or change the account type for
the G/L account.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FH211 - Cost element category &1 is not permitted with account category &2 ?

  The SAP error message FH211 indicates that there is a mismatch between the cost element category and the account category being used in a transaction. This error typically arises when you are trying to post a transaction that involves a cost element that is not compatible with the account category defined in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Cost Element Category: Each cost element in SAP is assigned a category (e.g., primary cost element, secondary cost element, etc.). The cost element category determines how the cost element behaves in financial accounting and controlling.
  Account Category: The account category defines the type of account (e.g., asset, liability, expense, revenue) and its behavior in the financial statements.
  Incompatibility: The error occurs when the cost element category you are trying to use is not allowed with the specified account category. For example, you might be trying to use a primary cost element with an account category that only allows secondary