How To Fix KI098 - Balance sheet account & cannot be created as a cost element


KI098 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: KI -

  • Message number: 098

  • Message text: Balance sheet account & cannot be created as a cost element

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  • INCLUDE KS036 OBJECT DOKU ID NA LANGUAGE EN

    How to fix this error?

    Deactivate message <ZH>KI098</>.
    To do so, in Customizing choose <LS>Controlling -> General Controlling
    -> Change Message Control</> (work area <ZH>KI</>, message number
    <ZH>098</>).
    You can then create a cost element of category 90 for any given balance
    sheet account.
    <ZH>Note</>
    See OSS note number 75980.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KI098 - Balance sheet account & cannot be created as a cost element ?
    The SAP error message KI098 indicates that a balance sheet account cannot be created as a cost element. This typically occurs when you attempt to create a cost element in SAP that is linked to a balance sheet account, which is not allowed because cost elements are meant to represent income statement accounts.
    
    Cause: Account Type: The account you are trying to use is a balance sheet account (e.g., asset, liability, or equity account) rather than a profit and loss account (income or expense). Configuration Issue: The account may not be properly configured in the system to be used as a cost element. Cost Element Category: The cost element category assigned to the account may not be appropriate for the type of account you are trying to create.
    Solution: Check Account Type: Ensure that the account you are trying to create as a cost element is an income statement account. You can check this in the

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