How To Fix KK802 - Cost element & has an invalid cost element category

KK802 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KK -

• Message number: 802

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

What causes this issue?

The cost element you entered does not have a valid cost element type.
The following cost element types are relevant for costing:
Cost components:,,Primary,,Secondary
Allowed types:,,1,2,3,4,11,12,,31,21,41,42,43

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?

Enter a cost element type with a valid cost element type.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KK802 - Cost element & has an invalid cost element category ?

  The SAP error message KK802 indicates that there is an issue with the cost element being used in a transaction. Specifically, it states that the cost element has an invalid cost element category. This error typically arises in the context of controlling (CO) transactions, such as when trying to post costs to a cost center or internal order.
  
  Cause:
  The error KK802 can occur due to several reasons:
  
  
  Invalid Cost Element Category: The cost element being used may not be assigned to the correct category. Cost elements in SAP are classified into different categories (e.g., primary costs, secondary costs, etc.), and if the cost element does not belong to the expected category for the transaction, this error will occur.
  
  
  Cost Element Not Defined: The cost element may not be defined in the system or may not be active.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the controlling module that lead to the cost element