How To Fix KK689 - Item & : Cost element & does not exist in CO area & for &

KK689 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KK -

• Message number: 689

• Message text: Item & : Cost element & does not exist in CO area & for &

What causes this issue?

Item &v1& is assigned to a cost element which does not exist in
controlling area &v3& on &v4&.

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?

Check your entry:
If necessary choose a different cost element, or go into Cost Center
Accounting and check the master data of cost element &v2&.
<DS:TRAN.KA03>Check Cost Element</>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KK689 - Item & : Cost element & does not exist in CO area & for & ?

  The SAP error message KK689 indicates that a specific cost element does not exist in the specified controlling (CO) area for a given cost object. This error typically arises during the execution of cost planning or when trying to post costs to a cost center, internal order, or other CO objects.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Cost Element: The cost element specified in the error message is not defined in the controlling area you are working with.
  Incorrect Configuration: The cost element may not be properly configured or activated for the controlling area.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the cost element or CO area.
  Cost Element Type: The cost element might not be of the correct type (e.g., primary vs. secondary) for the transaction you are trying to perform.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Cost Element: Verify that the cost element exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the cost element master