How To Fix GA043 - Cost element & is not an assessment cost element

GA043 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GA - Allocations

• Message number: 043

• Message text: Cost element & is not an assessment cost element

What causes this issue?

Cost element &V1& is not defined as an assessment cost element. This
cost element has cost element type &V2& instead of cost element type
&V3& for assessment.

System Response

The SAP System only recognizes assessment cost elements here.

How to fix this error?

Enter a valid assessment cost element with cost element type &V3&. You
can list all the valid assessment cost elements in your controlling
area with the F4 key. Then choose a cost element from this list.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GA043 - Cost element & is not an assessment cost element ?

  The SAP error message GA043 indicates that the cost element you are trying to use is not an assessment cost element. This error typically arises when you are attempting to perform an assessment allocation using a cost element that is not configured for assessment purposes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Cost Element Type: The cost element you are using is not defined as an assessment cost element in the system. In SAP, cost elements can be categorized into different types, such as primary cost elements, secondary cost elements, and assessment cost elements.
  
  Configuration Issues: The cost element may not have been properly configured in the system to be used for assessment purposes.
  Incorrect Transaction: You might be using a transaction or process that requires an assessment cost element, but you are using a different type of cost element.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Cost Element Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code KA03 (Display Cost Element) and enter the cost element number.
  Check the type of