How To Fix KE522 - Cost element &1 is not defined for period &2

KE522 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE -

• Message number: 522

• Message text: Cost element &1 is not defined for period &2

What causes this issue?

The cost element master record is time dependent. Cost element &v1& has
not been defined in controlling area &V3& for period &V2&.

System Response

The plan data could not be saved.

How to fix this error?

Create plan data only for periods in which the cost element is defined,
or change the period of validity for the 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 KE522 - Cost element &1 is not defined for period &2 ?

  The SAP error message KE522 indicates that a cost element is not defined for a specific period in the context of controlling (CO) module transactions. This error typically arises when you are trying to post costs or perform a transaction that requires a cost element that is not available for the specified period.
  
  Cause:
  
  Cost Element Not Defined: The cost element you are trying to use has not been defined for the specified period in the controlling area.
  Period Closure: The period you are trying to post to may be closed, meaning that no further postings can be made to that period.
  Cost Element Configuration: The cost element may not be properly configured in the system, or it may not be assigned to the relevant controlling area.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Cost Element Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code KA03 (Display Cost Element) and check if the cost element is defined for the controlling area and the relevant period.
  Ensure