How To Fix KD071 - Enter a cost type (joint venture)

KD071 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KD - CO Settlement

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Enter a cost type (joint venture)

What causes this issue?

You have entered a derivation rule for the cost type, which requires
youto enter such a cost type in this distribution rule. The cost type
is used in joint venture accounting.

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?

Enter a cost type.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KD071 - Enter a cost type (joint venture) ?

  The SAP error message KD071, which states "Enter a cost type (joint venture)," typically occurs in the context of joint venture accounting within SAP. This error indicates that the system requires a cost type to be specified for the joint venture transaction you are trying to process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Cost Type: The most common cause of this error is that the cost type field is left blank when entering data related to joint ventures.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the joint venture accounting settings that prevent the system from recognizing valid cost types.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may inadvertently skip the cost type field or enter invalid data that the system cannot process.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter a Cost Type: Ensure that you enter a valid cost type in the relevant field when processing the joint venture transaction. The cost type should correspond to the type of costs you are dealing with in the joint