How To Fix KK035 - Cost element & has an invalid cost element category

KK035 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KK -

• Message number: 035

• Message text: Cost element & has an invalid cost element category

What causes this issue?

You are trying to assign the base planning object to a cost element
whose cost element type is invalid. The cost element type determines
whether a cost element may be posted to directly or indirectly and for
which transactions a cost element can be used.

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?

Correct your entry or go into cost center accounting and check the type
for cost element &v1&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KK035 - Cost element & has an invalid cost element category ?

  The SAP error message KK035 indicates that the cost element you are trying to use has an invalid cost element category. This error typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) transactions, such as when you are trying to post costs or create a cost center.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors:
  
  Invalid Cost Element: The cost element you are trying to use may not be defined correctly in the system or may not exist.
  Incorrect Cost Element Category: The cost element may be assigned a category that does not allow it to be used in the context you are trying to use it (e.g., it may be a revenue element when you are trying to post costs).
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the controlling module that need to be addressed.
  Master Data Issues: The cost element may not be properly set up in the master data, or it may