How To Fix KJ306 - Create a cost element for the cost of sales (line ID &)

KJ306 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 306

• Message text: Create a cost element for the cost of sales (line ID &)

What causes this issue?

In <DS:GLOS.results_analysis>results analysis</>, the
<GL:cost_of_sales>cost of sales</> is calculated and apportioned to the
<GL:line_ID>line IDs</>. The cost of sales is written under a separate
results analysis cost element for each line ID.

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?

Go into Customizing for Product Cost Controlling and carry out the
following steps:
Create a cost element for the cost of sales for line ID &v1&.
Enter this cost element under <LS>Define Update for Results
Analysis</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KJ306 - Create a cost element for the cost of sales (line ID &) ?

  The SAP error message KJ306 indicates that there is an issue with the creation of a cost element for the cost of sales in the system. This error typically arises when you are trying to post a transaction that requires a cost element that has not been defined in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Cost Element: The primary cause of this error is that the cost element required for the cost of sales is not created in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The cost element may not be properly configured or may not be assigned to the appropriate cost center or profit center.
  Line Item Issues: The specific line item mentioned in the error message may not have a valid cost element associated with it.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KJ306 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Create the Cost Element:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the transaction code KA01 (Create Cost Element).
  Enter the required details for the