How To Fix KA389 - Cost element &1 has type &2 in the "Valid to" period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 389

• Message text: Cost element &1 has type &2 in the "Valid to" period

What causes this issue?

Cost element &V1& has type &V2& in fiscal year &V4&. It is, therefore,
not a target=actual cost element (type &V3&) at this time.
Credit objects can only be maintained for fiscal years in which the
cost element is of type &V3&.

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?

Choose a "Valid to" period that is not in fiscal year &V4&, but in
another fiscal year where cost element &V1& was created as a
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 KA389 - Cost element &1 has type &2 in the "Valid to" period ?

  The SAP error message KA389 indicates that there is an issue with a cost element in the system. Specifically, it states that the cost element you are trying to use has a type that is not valid for the specified period. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  
  Cause:
  
  Cost Element Type: The cost element in question has a type that is not allowed for the transaction you are trying to perform. Cost elements can be of different types, such as primary cost elements, secondary cost elements, etc.
  Validity Period: The error suggests that the cost element is not valid for the period you are trying to use it. This could be due to the cost element being set up with a specific validity period that does not include the date of the transaction.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the controlling (CO) module that