How To Fix J2690 - &4 Choose a permitted cost element from the current chart of accounts &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J2 - Message Class for Development Class JBT

• Message number: 690

• Message text: &4 Choose a permitted cost element from the current chart of accounts &2

What causes this issue?

Cost element &V1& that you entered does not exist in chart of accounts
&V2& for the current controlling area.

System Response

The cost element entered cannot be accepted.

How to fix this error?

Choose a permitted cost element (-> F4).

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J2690 - &4 Choose a permitted cost element from the current chart of accounts &2 ?

  The SAP error message J2690 typically indicates that there is an issue with the cost element being used in a transaction. Specifically, the message states that the cost element you are trying to use is not permitted in the current chart of accounts. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when posting to a cost center or internal order.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Cost Element: The cost element you are trying to use is not defined in the chart of accounts that is currently active for the transaction.
  Cost Element Type: The cost element may not be of the correct type (e.g., primary vs. secondary) for the transaction you are attempting to perform.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the controlling (CO) module or the financial accounting (FI) module that prevent the use of the cost element.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use the specified cost element.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Cost Element: Verify that the cost element you are trying to use is valid and exists in the current chart of accounts. You can do this by navigating to the cost element master data in SAP.
  Use Permitted Cost Element: If the cost element is not valid, choose a different cost element that is permitted in the current chart of accounts.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the controlling module to ensure that the cost element is properly defined and assigned to the correct chart of accounts.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to use the cost element. This may involve checking user roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidance related to your organization's configuration.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like KA03 (Display Cost Element) or KA01 (Create Cost Element) to manage cost elements.
  Chart of Accounts: Understand the structure of your chart of accounts and how cost elements are assigned to it.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message J2690 and successfully complete your transaction.