How To Fix K8071 - Cost element &1 is not planned for fiscal year &2

K8071 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Cost element &1 is not planned for fiscal year &2

What causes this issue?

You want to use cost element &V1& in fiscal year &V2&.
However, this cost element is not available or not completely available
in this fiscal year, or not valid for other reasons (for example,
authorization protection).
Therefore, it cannot be used in fiscal year &V2&.

System Response

The combination cost element / fiscal year &V1&/&V2& is not accepted.

How to fix this error?

Choose "Extras" -> Error log -> Combinations..." to check the error log
or
check the master record of the cost element.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K8071 - Cost element &1 is not planned for fiscal year &2 ?

  The SAP error message K8071 indicates that a specific cost element (denoted as &1) is not planned for the specified fiscal year (denoted as &2). This error typically occurs when you attempt to post costs or perform planning activities for a cost element that has not been set up with a plan for the given fiscal year.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Planning Data: The cost element has not been included in the planning process for the specified fiscal year.
  Incorrect Fiscal Year: The fiscal year you are trying to use may not be the one for which the cost element has been planned.
  Cost Element Configuration: The cost element may not be properly configured in the system to allow planning for the specified period.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Planning Data:
  
  Go to the planning transaction (e.g., KP06 for cost center planning) and verify if the cost element is included in the planning for the specified fiscal year.
  If it is not included,