How To Fix KK693 - Item &: Cost element does not match planned cost element

KK693 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KK -

• Message number: 693

• Message text: Item &: Cost element does not match planned cost element

What causes this issue?

The item you entered has a cost element in the master record, or it has
a cost element determined through account determination.
The item you entered has cost element &v2&. Since this cost element
does not match cost element &v3& to be planned, the entry for this item
is invalid.

How to fix this error?

Correct your entry.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KK693 - Item &: Cost element does not match planned cost element ?

  The SAP error message KK693 ("Item &: Cost element does not match planned cost element") typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when you are trying to post costs to a cost object (like an internal order, cost center, or project) and the cost element you are using does not match the cost element that was planned for that cost object.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Mismatch of Cost Elements: The cost element you are trying to use for posting does not match the cost element that was originally planned for the cost object. This can happen if:
  
  The cost element was changed after the planning was done.
  You are using a different cost element than what was specified in the planning phase.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the controlling area or the cost object settings that lead to this mismatch.
  
  
  Posting to the Wrong Cost Object: You might be trying to post to a cost