How To Fix KB004 - Cost element group & does not exist

KB004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KB - Controlling: Reporting

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Cost element group & does not exist

What causes this issue?

Cost element group &V1& has not been created.

System Response

Processing is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Check your entries.
Alternately, enter a single cost element.
Or, create cost element group &V1& with <ZH>Master data -> Cost element
group</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

KB004 - Details

• The SAP error message "KB004 Cost element group & does not exist" typically occurs when you are trying to access or use a cost element group that has not been defined in the system. This error can arise in various contexts, such as during the creation of cost center accounting, internal orders, or when running reports that require a specific cost element group.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Cost Element Group: The specified cost element group does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo in the group name or the group not being created yet.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the cost element group.
  
  Configuration Issues: The cost element group may not have been properly configured in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Cost Element Group:
  
  Go to the transaction code OKB2 (Cost Element Group) and check if the specified cost element group exists.
  If it does not