How To Fix HRECM00ADMVIEWS018 - Cost item not allowed because it is of type "Statistical Figure"

HRECM00ADMVIEWS018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRECM00ADMVIEWS - Messages for Compensation Administration View Maintenance

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Cost item not allowed because it is of type "Statistical Figure"

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HRECM00ADMVIEWS018 - Details

• The SAP error message HRECM00ADMVIEWS018 indicates that a cost item is not allowed because it is classified as a "Statistical Figure." This typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) or SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) when trying to process or analyze cost data that includes statistical figures, which are not intended for certain types of calculations or postings.
  
  Cause:
  
  Statistical Figures: The cost item you are trying to use is marked as a statistical figure. Statistical figures are used for reporting and analysis but do not have a direct impact on financial postings or calculations.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict the use of statistical figures in certain contexts, such as in cost planning or actual postings.
  Data Entry Errors: The cost item may have been incorrectly classified or entered into the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Cost Item Classification: Check the classification of the cost item in question. If