How To Fix K5112 - No adjustment account found for cost element &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K5 - CO Reconciliation Ledger

• Message number: 112

• Message text: No adjustment account found for cost element &1

What causes this issue?

Neither standard account determination nor the enhanced function found
an adjustment account for the reconciliation posting.

System Response

No adjustment account could be determined for cost element &V1& in
company code &V2&.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the standard or enhanced account determination for transaction
&V3&. Information on maintenance can be found in the program
documentation.
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K5112 - No adjustment account found for cost element &1 ?

  The SAP error message K5112 "No adjustment account found for cost element &1" typically occurs in the context of cost accounting when the system is unable to find a corresponding adjustment account for a specified cost element. This can happen during various processes, such as posting costs or executing certain transactions related to cost centers or internal orders.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The primary cause of this error is that the cost element specified in the error message does not have an associated adjustment account defined in the system.
  Incorrect Cost Element Type: The cost element may not be set up correctly in the system, or it may not be of the correct type (e.g., primary vs. secondary).
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data related to the cost element, such as missing or incorrect settings in the cost element master record.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Cost Element Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code KA03 (Display Cost Element) and enter the cost element number mentioned in the error message.
  Verify that the adjustment account is correctly defined in the cost element master data. If it is missing, you may need to create or update the cost element.
  
  
  
  Define Adjustment Account:
  
  If the adjustment account is not defined, you can define it by going to the transaction code KA01 (Create Cost Element) or KA02 (Change Cost Element) and ensuring that the adjustment account is specified in the relevant fields.
  
  
  
  Check Cost Element Type:
  
  Ensure that the cost element is of the correct type (primary or secondary) and that it is appropriate for the type of posting you are trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the controlling area to ensure that all necessary settings for cost elements and adjustment accounts are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidance on how to resolve this issue based on your organization's configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KA01: Create Cost Element
  KA02: Change Cost Element
  KA03: Display Cost Element
  OKB9: Define Adjustment Accounts for Cost Elements
  
  
  
  Cost Element Types:
  
  Primary Cost Elements: These are linked to general ledger accounts and represent costs that are directly posted to financial accounting.
  Secondary Cost Elements: These are used for internal cost allocations and do not have a direct link to financial accounting.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the K5112 error message in SAP.