How To Fix KK362 - Cost element &1 in controlling area &2 does not exist

KK362 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KK -

• Message number: 362

• Message text: Cost element &1 in controlling area &2 does not exist

What causes this issue?

The <DS:GLOS.3526B5CCAFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>Cost element</> does not
exist in the current controlling area.

System Response

You cannot use this cost element.

How to fix this error?

Either select a suitable cost element from the existing ones or create
a new cost element.
<DS:TRAN.KA01>Create primary cost element</>
<DS:TRAN.KA06>Create secondary cost element</>

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

KK362 - Details

• The SAP error message KK362 indicates that a specified cost element does not exist in the specified controlling area. This error typically occurs when you are trying to perform a transaction that involves cost elements, such as posting costs to a cost center or internal order, and the system cannot find the cost element in the controlling area you are working with.
  
  Cause:
  
  Cost Element Not Created: The cost element you are trying to use has not been created in the specified controlling area.
  Incorrect Controlling Area: The cost element exists, but it is not assigned to the controlling area you are using.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the cost element code or the controlling area code.
  Inactive Cost Element: The cost element may exist but is inactive or not available for the transaction you are trying to perform.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Cost Element Creation:
  
  Go to the transaction code KA01 (Create Cost Element) or KA02