How To Fix J2723 - &4 No permitted category for cost element &1

J2723 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 723

• Message text: &4 No permitted category for cost element &1

What causes this issue?

The specified cost element '&V1&' does not belong to a permitted
category for the update to Profit Center Accounting.
Only the cost element categories
,,'01', '03', '04' and '22' (for costs)
and,,'11' and '12' (for revenues)
are allowed.

System Response

The specified cost element cannot be accepted.

How to fix this error?

If you use F4 help, the system only offers a choice of cost elements
belonging to permitted categories.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J2723 - &4 No permitted category for cost element &1 ?

  The SAP error message J2723 &4 "No permitted category for cost element &1" typically occurs in the context of cost accounting when a cost element is being used in a way that is not allowed by the system configuration. This error indicates that the cost element you are trying to use does not have a valid category assigned to it for the operation you are attempting to perform.
  
  Cause:
  
  Cost Element Configuration: The cost element may not be configured correctly in the system. Each cost element is assigned a category (e.g., primary, secondary) that determines how it can be used in various transactions.
  Transaction Type: The transaction you are trying to execute may not be compatible with the category of the cost element. For example, if you are trying to post a cost to a cost center using a cost element that is not allowed for that type of posting.
  Missing Authorizations: In some