How To Fix GM070 - The cost element category of cost element & is not supported

GM070 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GM - Combination manager

• Message number: 070

• Message text: The cost element category of cost element & is not supported

What causes this issue?

You want to plan cost element &V1& in the manual planning.
This cost element has the cost element category &V2&.
However, cost element category &V2& cannot be found in the SAP System
or is not allowed.

System Response

The cost element is not taken into account.

How to fix this error?

Change the master data of cost element &V1&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

GM070 - Details

• The SAP error message GM070 indicates that the cost element category of a specified cost element is not supported in the context of the transaction you are trying to execute. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with budget management or internal orders.
  
  Cause:
  
  Unsupported Cost Element Category: The cost element you are trying to use is of a category that is not allowed for the operation you are performing. For example, certain cost element categories may be restricted from being used in specific transactions or processes.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the system may not allow the use of the specified cost element category for the transaction type you are attempting.
  Transaction Type Restrictions: Some transactions may only support specific cost element categories, and if you attempt to use a different category, this error will occur.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Cost Element Category: Verify the cost element