How To Fix KA343 - Cost element (type &) is not a target/actual cost element (type &)

KA343 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 343

• Message text: Cost element (type &) is not a target/actual cost element (type &)

What causes this issue?

The specified cost element is of type &V1& and is not a target/actual
cost element (type &V2&).
You can only perform this function for target/actual cost elements.

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 target/actual 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 KA343 - Cost element (type &) is not a target/actual cost element (type &) ?

  The SAP error message KA343 indicates that there is an issue with the cost element being used in a transaction. Specifically, it states that the cost element in question is not classified as a target or actual cost element, which is necessary for the operation you are trying to perform.
  
  Cause:
  
  Cost Element Type: The cost element you are trying to use is not defined as a target or actual cost element in the system. Cost elements in SAP are categorized into different types, such as primary cost elements, secondary cost elements, and so on. The error suggests that the cost element type does not match the expected type for the transaction.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the controlling (CO) module where the cost element is not properly set up.
  Transaction Context: The transaction you are trying to execute may require a specific type of cost element that the one you