How To Fix FH895 - PCA internal cost element &1/&2 used globally in another CC (CP &4)

FH895 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FH - General ledger module messages

• Message number: 895

• Message text: PCA internal cost element &1/&2 used globally in another CC (CP &4)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FH895 - PCA internal cost element &1/&2 used globally in another CC (CP &4) ?

  The SAP error message FH895 indicates that a particular internal cost element is being used globally in another cost center (CC) or controlling area (CA) in a way that is not allowed. This typically occurs in the context of Profit Center Accounting (PCA) when there are inconsistencies in the configuration or usage of cost elements across different controlling areas or cost centers.
  
  Cause:
  
  Cost Element Configuration: The internal cost element is defined in a way that it is not allowed to be used in multiple controlling areas or cost centers.
  Cross-Controlling Area Usage: The cost element is being used in a different controlling area than the one it is currently being processed in.
  Master Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the master data setup for the cost element, cost center, or profit center.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Cost Element Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code KA03 (Display Cost Element) and check the configuration of the cost element in