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

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.

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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