How To Fix K4013 - Specify original cost element ('OCE'), or enter a settlement cost element

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K4 - Order settlement configuration tables

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Specify original cost element ('OCE'), or enter a settlement cost element

What causes this issue?

You must either activate the switch 'Settlement by original cost
element' ('OCE') or enter a settlement cost element. You cannot do both
at the same time.
In settlement by cost element, the debit cost element is the same as
the credit cost element.
If you are using settlement cost elements, the type you enter depends
on the receiver type
cost element type 21 for internal settlement
cost element type 22 for external settlement

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?

Switch on the function 'settlement by original cost element' ('OCE').
or
Select a cost element of type 21 or 22 using the F4 function.
or
Create a cost element of type 21 or 22.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K4013 - Specify original cost element ('OCE'), or enter a settlement cost element ?

  The SAP error message K4013, which states "Specify original cost element ('OCE'), or enter a settlement cost element," typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when you are trying to post a transaction that requires a cost element to be specified. This error is often encountered during the settlement of internal orders, projects, or cost centers.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  Missing Original Cost Element: The system expects an original cost element (OCE) to be specified for the transaction, but it is not provided.
  Settlement Cost Element Not Specified: If the transaction is related to a settlement process, the system requires a settlement cost element to be defined, which is also missing.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the controlling area or the cost element master data that prevent the system from recognizing the necessary cost elements.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the K4013 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Transaction: Ensure that you