How To Fix K8074 - Statistical cost element & can only be planned activity independent

K8074 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 074

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

What causes this issue?

Within planning, you have created a new line that contains both an
activity type and a cost element.
Cost element &V1& is a statistical cost element for balance sheet
accounts. However, statistical cost elements for balance sheet accounts
can only be planned as activity-independent cost elements.

System Response

The entry is not accepted.

How to fix this error?

Either remove the activity type or select another, suitable 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 K8074 - Statistical cost element & can only be planned activity independent ?

  The SAP error message K8074 indicates that a statistical cost element is being used in a context where it 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:
  
  
  Statistical Cost Element: The error arises because the cost element in question is defined as a statistical cost element. Statistical cost elements are used for reporting purposes and do not have a direct impact on financial accounting. They are not intended to be used for planning in a manner that requires activity-based costing.
  
  
  Planning Context: The planning context in which you are trying to use the statistical cost element may require it to be treated as an activity-dependent cost element, which is not permissible.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Cost Element Type: Verify the type of cost element you are using. If you need to plan costs that are activity-dependent,