How To Fix KJ321 - Create cost element for the calculated revenue

KJ321 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 321

• Message text: Create cost element for the calculated revenue

What causes this issue?

If you are performing revenue-based results analysis, the system
calculates the revenue to be expected on the basis of the actual costs
incurred to date and the planning data.
If you are using the POC method to perform results analysis, the planned
revenue is multiplied by the percentage of completion (ratio of actual
costs to planned costs).
This calculated revenue 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 calculated revenue.
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 KJ321 - Create cost element for the calculated revenue ?

  The SAP error message KJ321, which states "Create cost element for the calculated revenue," typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) and profitability analysis (CO-PA) when the system is unable to find a corresponding cost element for a calculated revenue item. This can happen during various processes, such as posting revenues or during the execution of certain reports.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Cost Element: The primary cause of this error is that the system cannot find a cost element that corresponds to the calculated revenue. This can happen if the cost element has not been created or if it is not properly configured in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the controlling area, cost element accounting, or profitability analysis settings.
  Master Data Issues: The relevant master data (like cost centers, profit centers, or internal orders) may not be set up correctly or may be missing.
  Posting Period Issues: The posting