How To Fix KJ344 - Create cost element for actual revenue (line ID &)

KJ344 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 344

• Message text: Create cost element for actual revenue (line ID &)

What causes this issue?

During <DS:GLOS.Ergebnisermittlung>results analysis</>, an amount was
updated that represents the actual revenue for
<DS:GLOS.Zeilenidentifikation>line ID</> &v1&. This amount is written
under a results analysis cost element that you must enter in Customizing
for line IDs of <DS:DE.KATEGORIE>category</> <ZH>E</> (revenue).

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 actual revenue
adjustment.
Go into Customizing in the update and enter the number in the <LS>Cost
of sales</> field.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KJ344 - Create cost element for actual revenue (line ID &) ?

  The SAP error message KJ344, which states "Create cost element for actual revenue (line ID &)," typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) and profitability analysis (CO-PA) when there is an attempt to post actual revenue without a corresponding cost element being defined in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Cost Element: The primary cause of this error is that the system cannot find a cost element associated with the actual revenue being posted. 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 or the settings related to the revenue accounts in the CO-PA module.
  Line Item ID: The error message includes a line ID, which indicates the specific line item that is causing the issue. This can help in identifying the exact transaction or entry that is problematic.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create the