How To Fix KK806 - Item &: costing variant requires a cost element

KK806 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KK -

• Message number: 806

• Message text: Item &: costing variant requires a cost element

What causes this issue?

The control parameters for costing are linked to a costing variant in
the system. One of the things this costing variant determines is that
all the costing items must be assigned to a 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?

Enter a cost element for item &v1&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

KK806 - Details

• The SAP error message KK806 ("Item &: costing variant requires a cost element") typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when you are trying to perform a transaction related to cost accounting, such as creating or processing a cost estimate or a cost object. This error indicates that the system requires a cost element to be specified for the costing variant you are using.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Cost Element: The costing variant you are using does not have a cost element assigned to it. Cost elements are necessary for the system to understand how costs should be allocated and calculated.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration of the costing variant may not be set up correctly in the system, leading to the requirement for a cost element not being met.
  Incorrect Costing Variant: The costing variant being used may not be appropriate for the type of cost estimate or transaction you are trying to perform.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Costing