How To Fix K4004 - Cost element & is not from category 21 or not available

K4004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K4 - Order settlement configuration tables

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Cost element & is not from category 21 or not available

What causes this issue?

You have assigned a settlement cost element that is not type 21
(internal settlement) to an account assignment category.

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?

Use the F4 help to select a settlement cost element of type "21".
or
Create cost element &V1&
INCLUDE 'CUSTOMIZED_MESSAGE_INFO' OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K4004 - Cost element & is not from category 21 or not available ?

  The SAP error message K4004 indicates that the cost element you are trying to use is either not of the correct category (specifically, it should be of category 21) or it is not available in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when you are trying to post costs or perform some operations related to cost elements.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Cost Element Category: The cost element you are trying to use is not categorized as a primary cost element (category 21). Primary cost elements are used to post costs directly to the financial accounting and controlling modules.
  Cost Element Not Defined: The cost element may not be defined in the system or may not be active.
  Cost Element Not Available for Posting: The cost element might be restricted or not available for the specific transaction you are trying to perform.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Cost Element Category:
  
  Go to the transaction code KA03 (Display Cost