How To Fix KJ315 - Create a cost element for revenue surplus

KJ315 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 315

• Message text: Create a cost element for revenue surplus

What causes this issue?

If you are using the POC method to perform revenue-based results
analysis, the system calculates a revenue surplus if the actual revenue
is greater than the calculated revenue.
This revenue surplus is written under a results analysis cost element.

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 revenue surplus.
Go into Customizing and enter the results analysis cost element in the
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 KJ315 - Create a cost element for revenue surplus ?

  The SAP error message KJ315, "Create a cost element for revenue surplus," typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) and profitability analysis (CO-PA) when there is a need to account for revenue surplus in the system. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a suitable cost element to record the revenue surplus, which is necessary for proper financial reporting and analysis.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Cost Element: The primary cause of this error is that there is no cost element defined in the system to capture the revenue surplus. Cost elements are necessary for posting costs and revenues in SAP.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the controlling area or the profitability analysis settings that prevent the system from recognizing or creating the necessary cost element.
  Master Data Issues: The relevant master data (such as cost centers, profit centers, or internal orders) may not be set up correctly, leading to