How To Fix KC008 - Specify the object

KC008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KC - Cost Collector

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Specify the object

How to fix this error?

The following combinations are valid to uniquely identify an object:
controlling area + cost collector
controlling area + cost center
controlling area + cost center + activity
order
Please enter one of these combinations to identify your object.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KC008 - Specify the object ?

  The SAP error message KC008 "Specify the object" typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when a user attempts to execute a transaction or report that requires the specification of a controlling object, such as a cost center, internal order, or profit center, but the object has not been provided or is not valid.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Object Specification: The user did not specify a required controlling object in the transaction or report.
  Invalid Object: The specified object may not exist or may not be valid in the context of the transaction.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified object.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the controlling module that prevent the system from recognizing the object.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Specify the Object: Ensure that you enter a valid controlling object in the relevant field. This could be a cost center, internal order, or profit center, depending on the context