How To Fix KA182 - No target=actual cost elements exist in controlling area &

KA182 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KA - CO Overhead Costs: Overhead, Accrual Calculation

• Message number: 182

• Message text: No target=actual cost elements exist in controlling area &

What causes this issue?

You have tried to maintain credit objects for target/actual cost
elements. However, there are no cost elements of this type in
controlling area &V1&.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Create the target/cost elements you require for controlling area &V1&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KA182 - No target=actual cost elements exist in controlling area & ?

  The SAP error message KA182, which states "No target=actual cost elements exist in controlling area," typically occurs in the context of cost accounting within the SAP system. This error indicates that there are no cost elements defined in the controlling area that can be used for the target/actual comparison in the context of cost planning or reporting.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Cost Elements: The primary cause of this error is that there are no cost elements defined in the controlling area that are marked as target/actual cost elements.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for cost elements may not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of target/actual cost elements.
  Controlling Area Settings: The controlling area may not be properly linked to the relevant cost elements or may not have the necessary settings enabled.
  Data Entry Issues: There may be issues with the data entry or the specific transaction being executed that leads to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Cost