How To Fix KF436 - No value field is assigned to cost element &2

KF436 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KF -

• Message number: 436

• Message text: No value field is assigned to cost element &2

What causes this issue?

Cost element &V2& is not assigned to a value field in PA transfer
structure &V1& in controlling area &V3&.

System Response

The record cannot be processed.

How to fix this error?

Assign cost element &V2& to a value field in your PA transfer
structure.

Procedure for System Administrators

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.

KF436 - Details

• The SAP error message KF436 "No value field is assigned to cost element &2" typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when you are trying to post costs or revenues to a cost element that does not have a corresponding value field assigned in the system. This can happen during various transactions, such as posting journal entries or during the execution of certain reports.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The cost element in question does not have a value field assigned in the configuration settings of the SAP system.
  Incorrect Cost Element: The cost element being used may not be intended for the type of posting you are trying to perform.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the cost element may not be properly set up, leading to the absence of a value field.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Cost Element Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code KA03 (Display Cost Element) or KA02 (Change Cost Element).
  Enter the cost element number