How To Fix KN133 - You can only call up line items for cost element rows

KN133 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KN - Reporting for Costing

• Message number: 133

• Message text: You can only call up line items for cost element rows

What causes this issue?

<DS:GLOS.line_item>Line items</> serve to document individual
postings. In Controlling, the data entered is written under cost
elements.
You can display line items for every cost element under which costs
are written to the object.
You cannot display line items for totals lines, and so on.

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?

Position the cursor on a line that contains a cost element and call up
the function again.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KN133 - You can only call up line items for cost element rows ?

  The SAP error message KN133 ("You can only call up line items for cost element rows") typically occurs when you are trying to display line items in a report or transaction that is not designed to show line items for certain types of data, particularly when dealing with cost elements in financial reporting.
  
  Cause:
  
  Cost Element Rows: The error indicates that the report or transaction you are using is specifically designed to handle cost element rows, which may not have line items associated with them in the way you are trying to access.
  Report Configuration: The configuration of the report may not allow for line item display for the selected cost elements.
  Data Type: The data type you are trying to access may not support line item display, or the selection criteria may not be appropriate for the data being queried.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Report Type: Ensure that you are using a report that supports line item