How To Fix KM794 - Costs cannot be derived for account &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KM - Error messages for Profit Center Accounting

• Message number: 794

• Message text: Costs cannot be derived for account &1

What causes this issue?

The function <ZH><ZK> Valuate with Transfer Price</></> or <ZH><ZK>
Valuate Stock Changes</></> cannot be carried out for account &V1&, as
it is not defined as an allowed revenue or stock change account.
&V1&

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?

You can define the profit center as an allowed revenue account in
Customizing for Profit Center Accounting, under <DS:TRAN.8KET2>Define
Allowed Revenue Accounts.</>
See <DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUORK18KET2>Defining Allowed Revenue Accounts.</>
You can define the profit center as an allowed stock change account in
Customizing for Profit Center Accounting, under <DS:TRAN.8KET1>Define
Allowed Stock Change Accounts.</>
See <DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUORK18KET1>Defining Allowed Stock Changes.</>

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KM794 - Costs cannot be derived for account &1 ?

  The SAP error message KM794 ("Costs cannot be derived for account &1") typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) and can arise when the system is unable to determine the cost elements or cost allocations for a specific account during a transaction or posting. Here are some common causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Cost Element: The cost element associated with the account may not be defined in the system.
  Incorrect Account Assignment: The account may not be correctly assigned to a cost center, internal order, or other controlling objects.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the controlling area, cost elements, or account assignments.
  Posting Period Issues: The posting period may be closed, preventing any new postings.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the cost center, internal order, or other relevant objects may be incomplete or incorrect.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Cost Element Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the cost element associated with