How To Fix KH502 - & & does not exist

KH502 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KH - CO-PA Reporting

• Message number: 502

• Message text: & & does not exist

What causes this issue?

You tried to change a row/column structure which does not exist.

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?

Choose an existing row/column structure or creating a new one using
'Row/column structure' -> 'Create'.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KH502 - & & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message KH502 typically indicates that a specific cost element or cost center does not exist in the system. This error often arises in the context of controlling (CO) or financial accounting (FI) when trying to post costs or perform transactions related to cost elements or cost centers that are not defined in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Cost Element/Cost Center: The cost element or cost center you are trying to use in your transaction does not exist in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Input: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the cost element or cost center field.
  Master Data Not Created: The necessary master data for the cost element or cost center has not been created or activated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the cost element or cost center.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existence: Verify if the cost element or cost center exists in the system. You can