KJ715 - Cost line ID & must be category K or ..... see long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 715

• Message text: Cost line ID & must be category K or ..... see long text

What causes this issue?

The costs of the dynamic item were assigned to line ID &V1&. The
complete expression used to find the line ID in the assignment is:
&V2&&V3&
The words or letters enclosed with slashes describe, in order:
/cost element/origin group/cost center/activity type/business process/
debit or credit indicator/variable fixed indicator/apportionment
reason/accounting indicator/fiscal year/period/.
Possible reasons for this error:
a) A wrong line ID was assigned to the cost element or the complete
expression.
b) The line ID has the wrong category. The line ID category must be K
for costs that are processed in connection with the dynamic items of
resource-related billing. Exception: If you want results analysis to
ignore the costs from dynamic items processing that are assigned to this
line ID, this can be achieved by using category N.
Special feature for category D of the line IDs:
Category D can only be used for results analysis with dynamic items if
these are not processed using the dynamic items of resource-related
billing. This means that these must be excluded from the sources in the
profile of the dynamic items.
If you process the costs using dynamic items and you want to achieve the
functions of category D, you have the following options:
Use category K and always reject these costs in resource-related
billing.
Use category K and program the component EXIT_SAPLADK0_002 of SAP
enhancement KKAG0004 so that, for example, the work in process amount
for this line ID flows into the cost of sales.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KJ715 - Cost line ID & must be category K or ..... see long text ?

  The SAP error message KJ715 typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when dealing with cost line items in a cost object or cost center. The error indicates that the cost line ID must be of a specific category, often related to the type of cost being processed.
  Cause:
  The error message KJ715 is triggered when:
  
  The cost line ID being used does not match the expected category (e.g., it might be expecting a cost category 'K' for costs but is receiving a different type).
  There may be a mismatch in the configuration of the cost elements or cost categories in the system.
  The cost line ID may not be properly defined or may not exist in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KJ715 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Cost Line ID: Verify that the cost line ID you are using is correct and corresponds to the expected category. Ensure that it is defined in the system.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for cost elements and categories in the controlling module. Ensure that the cost line ID is set up correctly and is categorized appropriately.
  
  
  Consult Long Text: The error message suggests checking the long text for more details. This long text may provide specific guidance on what is expected for the cost line ID and how to correct it.
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like OKB9 (for cost element planning) or KSB1 (for cost center reports) to review the relevant cost elements and their configurations.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and modify the cost line items.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on cost line categories and their configurations.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide more tailored assistance based on your specific system configuration.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Cost Elements: Understand the different types of cost elements (primary and secondary) and their roles in cost accounting.
  Cost Center Accounting: Familiarize yourself with how cost centers are structured and how costs are allocated within your organization.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide patches related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the KJ715 error and implement the necessary corrections.