How To Fix K8118 - Cost element & has an invalid cost element category

K8118 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Cost element & has an invalid cost element category

What causes this issue?

You want to include cost element &V1& in a resource master record. The
cost element should not be used, because in interval &V2& to &V3&, or
in a subinterval of this, it is not a primary cost element or a revenue
element.
Resources may only be planned together with primary costs or revenues.

How to fix this error?

Check whether you really want to use cost element &V1&. It could be
that it is not possible to plan later in this case.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

K8118 - Details

• The SAP error message K8118 indicates that the cost element you are trying to use has an invalid cost element category. This typically occurs when you attempt to post costs or create a cost center, internal order, or other financial transactions that require a valid cost element.
  
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Invalid Cost Element Category: The cost element you are using is not assigned to a valid category. Cost elements in SAP are categorized into different types (e.g., primary, secondary) and must be used according to their category.
  Cost Element Not Defined: The cost element may not be defined in the system or may have been deleted or marked for deletion.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the controlling (CO) module that prevent the cost element from being recognized as valid.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to use certain cost elements.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the