How To Fix KJ318 - Create a cost element for POC loss creation

KJ318 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 318

• Message text: Create a cost element for POC loss creation

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</>, a loss can
be created which 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 cost element for loss creation.
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 KJ318 - Create a cost element for POC loss creation ?

  The SAP error message KJ318, which states "Create a cost element for POC loss creation," typically occurs in the context of Project System (PS) or Controlling (CO) modules when there is an attempt to create a loss for a project under the Percentage of Completion (POC) method, but the necessary cost element for recording this loss has not been defined.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Cost Element: The primary cause of this error is that the system requires a specific cost element to record losses associated with the POC method, and this cost element has not been created or configured in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to the project or cost accounting that prevent the system from recognizing or using the appropriate cost element.
  Project Settings: The project settings may not be correctly set up to handle POC losses, leading to the requirement for a cost element that does