How To Fix KK803 - Cost element & in CO area & does not exist for &

KK803 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KK -

• Message number: 803

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

What causes this issue?

Cost element &v1& does not exist on the pricing date of the cost
estimate.

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 the validity dates for cost element &v1&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KK803 - Cost element & in CO area & does not exist for & ?

  The SAP error message KK803 indicates that a cost element specified in a transaction does not exist in the specified controlling area. This error typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when trying to post costs or perform activities related to cost elements.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Cost Element: The cost element you are trying to use has not been created in the specified controlling area.
  Incorrect Controlling Area: The cost element may exist, but it is not assigned to the controlling area you are working with.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the cost element field.
  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 Existence:
  
  Go to transaction code KA03 (Display Cost Element) and check if the cost element exists in the specified controlling area.
  If it does not exist, you may