How To Fix KA189 - Cost element (type &) must be of type &

KA189 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 189

• Message text: Cost element (type &) must be of type &

What causes this issue?

The cost element you entered is of type &V1&.
A credit cost element must be of type &V2&.

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?

Select a valid credit cost element -> F4.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KA189 - Cost element (type &) must be of type & ?

  The SAP error message KA189 indicates that there is a mismatch in the type of cost element being used in a transaction or configuration. Specifically, the error message reads: "Cost element (type &) must be of type &," where the first type represents the type of cost element you are trying to use, and the second type represents the expected type.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Incorrect Cost Element Type: You are trying to use a cost element that is not compatible with the operation you are performing. For example, you might be trying to use a primary cost element where a secondary cost element is expected, or vice versa.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the cost element settings in the SAP system. The cost element may not be set up correctly in the controlling area or may not be assigned to the