How To Fix KK438 - Cost elements were not fully maintained

KK438 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KK -

• Message number: 438

• Message text: Cost elements were not fully maintained

What causes this issue?

If you choose the <LS>Determine cost element</> function, the system
finds the cost elements for those costing items that are already
assigned to a cost element. You can assign the other items to cost
elements manually.

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?

Assign the items displayed in the dialog box to a cost element.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KK438 - Cost elements were not fully maintained ?

  The SAP error message KK438 ("Cost elements were not fully maintained") typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when you are trying to perform a transaction related to cost accounting, such as creating or changing a cost center, internal order, or other cost-related objects. This error indicates that the cost elements associated with the transaction have not been fully defined or maintained in the system.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Missing Cost Element Master Data: The cost elements required for the transaction may not be created or activated in the system.
  Incomplete Configuration: The cost element may not be properly configured in the controlling area or may be missing necessary attributes.
  Incorrect Assignment: The cost element may not be assigned to the appropriate cost center, internal order, or other relevant objects.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or maintain the cost elements.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the