How To Fix KK694 - Item & : Cost element & has an invalid cost element category

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KK -

• Message number: 694

• Message text: Item & : Cost element & has an invalid cost element category

What causes this issue?

Cost element &v2& of item no. &v1& is not a primary or a secondary cost
element.

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?

If costing item no. &v1& has the item category V, please enter a valid
cost element.
If costing item no. &v1& has the item category B, E or M, change the
origin of the item, that is, base planning object, cost center or
material number, because the cost element cannot be maintained manually.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KK694 - Item & : Cost element & has an invalid cost element category ?

  The SAP error message KK694 indicates that there is an issue with the cost element in a particular transaction or process. Specifically, it states that the cost element has an invalid cost element category. This error typically arises in the context of controlling (CO) and can occur during various activities, such as posting costs, creating internal orders, or executing reports.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Invalid Cost Element: The cost element being used may not be defined correctly in the system or may not exist.
  Incorrect Cost Element Category: The cost element may be assigned a category that does not match the expected category for the transaction being performed. For example, a cost element might be defined as a revenue element when it should be a cost element.
  Master Data Issues: The cost element master data may not be properly maintained, leading to inconsistencies.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the