How To Fix KA357 - Entries for target/actual cost element & in CO area & have been deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 357

• Message text: Entries for target/actual cost element & in CO area & have been deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KA357 - Entries for target/actual cost element & in CO area & have been deleted ?

  The SAP error message KA357 indicates that there are entries for a target/actual cost element in a controlling (CO) area that have been deleted. This typically occurs in the context of cost accounting when there are inconsistencies or issues with the cost element master data or the associated postings.
  Cause:
  
  Deleted Cost Elements: The cost element that is referenced in the transaction has been deleted or marked for deletion in the system.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data due to changes in the configuration or master data.
  Posting Errors: There could be errors in the postings that reference the deleted cost elements.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, it may not have been done correctly, leading to missing or deleted entries.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Cost Element Master Data:
  
  Go to the cost element master data (transaction code KA03 for display) and verify if the cost element exists and is active.
  If the cost element is marked for deletion, you may need to reactivate it or create a new cost element.
  
  
  
  Review CO Area Settings:
  
  Ensure that the controlling area settings are correct and that the cost elements are properly assigned to the controlling area.
  
  
  
  Analyze the Posting:
  
  Check the document or transaction that triggered the error. Look for any inconsistencies in the postings related to the cost element.
  Use transaction codes like KSB1 (for cost center reports) or KOB1 (for order reports) to analyze the postings.
  
  
  
  Recreate Deleted Entries:
  
  If necessary, recreate the deleted cost elements or adjust the postings to reference valid cost elements.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the error does not reoccur and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KA03: Display Cost Element
  KA01: Create Cost Element
  KSB1: Cost Center Report
  KOB1: Order Report
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on cost elements and controlling area settings.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the KA357 error and implement a solution to resolve it.