How To Fix KJ189 - Maintain cost element for planned costs of valuation

KJ189 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KJ - Cost Object Controlling for Make-to-Order Production

• Message number: 189

• Message text: Maintain cost element for planned costs of valuation

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KJ189 - Maintain cost element for planned costs of valuation ?

  The SAP error message KJ189, "Maintain cost element for planned costs of valuation," typically occurs in the context of controlling and cost accounting within SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a cost element associated with the planned costs for a specific valuation area or cost object.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Cost Element: The primary cause of this error is that there is no cost element defined for the planned costs in the valuation area or for the specific cost object you are trying to work with.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for cost elements or valuation methods may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration that prevent the system from linking the planned costs to the appropriate cost element.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KJ189 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Cost Element Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code KA01 (Create Cost