How To Fix HF402 - No debit type could be determined for cost element &1 in company code &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HF - Error messages for PS reporting

• Message number: 402

• Message text: No debit type could be determined for cost element &1 in company code &2

What causes this issue?

You have entered a posting to cost element &V1&. A cost element type
must be assigned to each cost element, but none could be found in this
case. There is an internal error.

System Response

INCLUDE NA_ALLG_NOVERARBEITUNG OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE NA_ALLG_SYSTEMVERW OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HF402 - No debit type could be determined for cost element &1 in company code &2 ?

  The SAP error message HF402 indicates that the system is unable to determine a debit type for a specific cost element in a given company code. This typically occurs during the posting of financial transactions, particularly in the context of cost accounting or internal orders.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that the cost element has not been properly configured in the system. Specifically, the debit type for the cost element may not be defined in the relevant configuration settings.
  Cost Element Type: The cost element may not be assigned to the correct type (primary or secondary) or may not be set up to allow for the type of transaction being processed.
  Company Code Settings: The company code may not have the necessary settings or configurations to handle the specific cost element.
  Transaction Type: The transaction type being used may not be compatible with the cost element in question.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Cost Element Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code KA03 (Display Cost Element) and check the configuration of the cost element in question.
  Ensure that the debit type is correctly defined for the cost element in the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Review Cost Element Type:
  
  Ensure that the cost element is set up as a primary or secondary cost element as required for your transaction.
  If it is a primary cost element, ensure it is linked to the appropriate G/L account.
  
  
  
  Company Code Settings:
  
  Verify that the company code settings are correctly configured to allow postings to the cost element.
  Check the configuration in SPRO (SAP Reference IMG) under Controlling > Cost Element Accounting > Master Data > Cost Elements.
  
  
  
  Transaction Type Compatibility:
  
  Ensure that the transaction type being used is compatible with the cost element. You may need to check the settings for the specific transaction type in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific notes or updates related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  KA03: Display Cost Element
  KA01: Create Cost Element
  KA02: Change Cost Element
  SPRO: Access to the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the HF402 error and implement the appropriate solution. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.