How To Fix K8024 - The "cost element" can only be left out in activity input

K8024 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K8 - CO Planning: Messages for Function Group KAPP

• Message number: 024

• Message text: The "cost element" can only be left out in activity input

What causes this issue?

You have not entered any cost elements in the initial screen for cost
element/activity input planning.
This is allowed only within the activity input planning framework.
For activity input planning, however, sender cost centers and sender
activity types are required. These characteristics were not entered
either, and useful results are therefore impossible to calculate.

System Response

The initial screen entries are not accepted.

How to fix this error?

Enter either the cost elements or the sender cost centers and sender
activity types.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K8024 - The "cost element" can only be left out in activity input ?

  The SAP error message K8024, which states "The 'cost element' can only be left out in activity input," typically occurs in the context of cost accounting and internal order management. This error indicates that the system expects a cost element to be specified for certain types of transactions, but it has not been provided.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Cost Element: The most common cause of this error is that a cost element has not been specified in the transaction where it is required. This can happen when entering data for cost allocations, internal orders, or activity inputs.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings in the controlling area or the cost element master data may not be set up correctly, leading to the system expecting a cost element where it is not provided.
  Transaction Type: The type of transaction being processed may require a cost element, and if the transaction is being processed in a way that does