How To Fix FH890 - Primary cost element &1/&2 (category &3) does not exist in C/A &4

FH890 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FH - General ledger module messages

• Message number: 890

• Message text: Primary cost element &1/&2 (category &3) does not exist in C/A &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FH890 - Primary cost element &1/&2 (category &3) does not exist in C/A &4 ?

  The SAP error message FH890 indicates that a primary cost element specified in a financial transaction does not exist in the specified chart of accounts (C/A). This error typically arises during the posting of financial documents, such as journal entries or cost allocations, when the system cannot find the specified cost element in the relevant chart of accounts.
  
  Cause:
  
  Cost Element Not Created: The primary cost element has not been created in the specified chart of accounts.
  Incorrect Chart of Accounts: The transaction is being processed in the wrong chart of accounts, or the cost element is not assigned to the chart of accounts being used.
  Cost Element Deactivated: The cost element may have been deactivated or marked for deletion.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the controlling (CO) or financial accounting (FI) modules.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create the Cost Element:
  
  If the cost element does not exist, you need to create it. This can be done using