How To Fix GP535 - Cost element & does not exist completely in the period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GP - FI-SL and CO planning

• Message number: 535

• Message text: Cost element & does not exist completely in the period

What causes this issue?

You have entered cost element &V1&, but this cost element does not
exist for the total planning period.

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?

Create cost element &V1& for the missing period, or
Shorten the planning period so that it lies within the validity period
of allocation cost element &V1&, or
Correct your typing error.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GP535 - Cost element & does not exist completely in the period ?

  The SAP error message GP535 indicates that a cost element is not completely defined for a specific period. This typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) or financial accounting (FI) when trying to post costs or revenues to a cost element that has not been fully set up for the specified period.
  
  Cause:
  
  Cost Element Not Defined: The cost element may not be defined for the specific period in the controlling area.
  Period Closure: The period in which you are trying to post may be closed, and postings are not allowed.
  Missing Master Data: The cost element may be missing necessary master data or configuration settings.
  Incorrect Configuration: The cost element may not be configured correctly in the system, leading to it being unavailable for postings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Cost Element Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code KA03 (Display Cost Element) and check if the cost element exists and is correctly configured for the relevant controlling area and