How To Fix KJ313 - Create a cost element for valuated actual cost of complaints/commissions

KJ313 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 313

• Message text: Create a cost element for valuated actual cost of complaints/commissions

What causes this issue?

The actual costs of complaints and commissions (costs of category P)
are valuated and updated so that the system can tell whether postings
have been made in the past to an object for which
<DS:GLOS.WIP_calculation>WIP calculation</> or
<DS:GLOS.results_analysis>results analysis</> has already been
performed. You must therefore enter a separate cost element for the
valuated actual costs of complaints and commissions.

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?

Create a results analysis cost element for the valuated actual costs of
complaints and commissions.
Enter the results analysis cost element in the
<DS:GLOS.results_analysis_version>results analysis version</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KJ313 - Create a cost element for valuated actual cost of complaints/commissions ?

  The SAP error message KJ313 indicates that there is a missing cost element for valuated actual costs related to complaints or commissions. This error typically arises in the context of controlling (CO) and can occur when trying to post costs that require a specific cost element to be defined in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Cost Element: The primary cause of this error is that the system cannot find a cost element that is required for posting the actual costs associated with complaints or commissions.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the controlling area or the cost element itself.
  Master Data Issues: The relevant master data (like cost centers, internal orders, etc.) may not be properly set up or linked to the required cost element.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create the Cost Element:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code KA01 (Create Cost Element).
  Enter the necessary details to create a new cost element that corresponds to the valuated