How To Fix K8115 - Include process quantity only with cost element category &3

K8115 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 115

• Message text: Include process quantity only with cost element category &3

What causes this issue?

You want to input process quantities from sender business process &V1&
under order settlement cost element &V4&.
Since you have set the Actual activity type category to Target=actual
activity allocation (category 5) for the used version and fiscal year,
this process quantity can only be input under allocation cost element
&V3& of the sender.

System Response

The entry is not accepted.

How to fix this error?

For process input use allocation cost element &V3&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K8115 - Include process quantity only with cost element category &3 ?

  The SAP error message K8115 ("Include process quantity only with cost element category &3") typically occurs in the context of controlling and cost accounting when you are trying to post or process a transaction that involves a cost element that is not compatible with the operation you are attempting to perform.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when you attempt to include a process quantity (like production quantities or activity quantities) with a cost element that does not support this operation. The cost element category indicated by &3 is crucial here, as it defines the type of cost element (e.g., primary costs, secondary costs, etc.). If the cost element category does not allow for process quantities, the system will generate this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Cost Element Category: Identify the cost element that is causing the issue and check its category. You can do this by navigating