How To Fix KK681 - Cost element was deleted

KK681 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KK -

• Message number: 681

• Message text: Cost element was deleted

What causes this issue?

You are using a costing variant which does not allow cost elements.
A cost element for the costing item is, however, stored in the system.

System Response

The cost element was deleted.

How to fix this error?

If you still want to see the allocations of items to cost elements, you
have to choose another costing variant.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

KK681 - Details

• The SAP error message KK681, which states "Cost element was deleted," typically occurs when you attempt to perform an operation related to a cost element that has been deleted from the system. This can happen in various contexts, such as during the posting of costs, running reports, or executing transactions that involve cost elements.
  
  Cause:
  
  Deleted Cost Element: The primary cause of this error is that the cost element you are trying to use has been marked as deleted in the system. This can happen if the cost element was intentionally deleted by a user or through a mass deletion process.
  Data Consistency Issues: If there are inconsistencies in the data, such as references to deleted cost elements in various transactions or master data, this error can also arise.
  Incorrect Configuration: Sometimes, the configuration settings in the controlling module may lead to this error if they reference deleted cost elements.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Cost Element Status: 
  
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