How To Fix K8030 - Overhead cost element & can only be planned activity-independent

K8030 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 030

• Message text: Overhead cost element & can only be planned activity-independent

What causes this issue?

You inserted a new row in planning containing both an activity type and
a cost element.
Cost element &V1& is an overhead. Overheads, however, can only be
planned activity-independent.

System Response

The entry is rejected.

How to fix this error?

Remove either the activity type or the overhead cost element.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K8030 - Overhead cost element & can only be planned activity-independent ?

  The SAP error message K8030 indicates that you are trying to plan an overhead cost element in a way that is not allowed. Specifically, it states that the overhead cost element can only be planned as activity-independent. This typically occurs in the context of cost planning in controlling (CO) modules, particularly when dealing with cost centers or internal orders.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Overhead Cost Element Type: The error arises because the cost element you are trying to use is defined as an overhead cost element, which is meant to be planned independently of activities. This means it should not be associated with specific activities or cost drivers.
  
  
  Planning Method: You may be attempting to use a planning method that requires activity-dependent planning, which is incompatible with overhead cost elements.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the controlling module that are not aligned with the planning approach you are trying to implement.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Use Activity-Independent Planning: Ensure