How To Fix KG839 - Define element & as a plan element

KG839 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KG - CO-PA Planning

• Message number: 839

• Message text: Define element & as a plan element

What causes this issue?

You have defined the element &V1& as an attribute.
Attributes are only allowed for plan elements.

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?

Specify the plan/actual indicator as "Plan" for the element &V1&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KG839 - Define element & as a plan element ?

  The SAP error message KG839, which states "Define element & as a plan element," typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) when you are trying to use a cost element that has not been defined as a plan element in the system. This can happen during various activities, such as planning or budgeting, where the system expects certain cost elements to be available for planning purposes.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the cost element you are trying to use has not been marked as a plan element in the system. In SAP, cost elements can be classified as either "primary" or "secondary," and they can also be designated for planning purposes. If a cost element is not set up correctly, the system will not allow you to use it in planning transactions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KG839 error, you need to define the cost element as a plan