How To Fix KJ316 - Create a cost element for POC profit increase

KJ316 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 316

• Message text: Create a cost element for POC profit increase

What causes this issue?

If you are using the <DS:GLOS.POC_method>POC method</> to perform
revenue-based <DS:GLOS.results_analysis>results analysis</>, the system
calculates a profit increase and writes it 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 cost element for the profit increase.
Go into Customizing and 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 KJ316 - Create a cost element for POC profit increase ?

  The SAP error message KJ316, which states "Create a cost element for POC profit increase," typically occurs in the context of Project System (PS) or Controlling (CO) modules when there is an attempt to post a Profit and Loss (P&L) transaction related to a project without a corresponding cost element being defined for the Profit and Loss account.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Cost Element: The primary cause of this error is that there is no cost element defined for the Profit and Loss account that is being used in the project. This can happen if the cost element has not been created or if it is not properly assigned to the relevant account.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the controlling area or project settings that prevent the system from recognizing the cost element.
  
  
  Incorrect Account Assignment: The account assignment for the project may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not