How To Fix KO182 - Enter a cost element, either category 21 or 22

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KO - Master data for CO orders

• Message number: 182

• Message text: Enter a cost element, either category 21 or 22

What causes this issue?

For order settlement you may only use cost elements of type 21
(internal order settlement) or 22 (external order settlement). Type 21
is for allocating to cost center, type 22 for allocating to G/L
account.

How to fix this error?

Enter a valid cost element of type 21 or 22, or delete your input.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KO182 - Enter a cost element, either category 21 or 22 ?

  The SAP error message KO182, which states "Enter a cost element, either category 21 or 22," typically occurs in the context of cost accounting when you are trying to post a transaction that requires a cost element but none has been provided, or the provided cost element does not meet the required criteria.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Cost Element: The transaction you are trying to post requires a cost element, but none has been entered.
  Incorrect Cost Element Category: The cost element entered does not belong to the required categories (21 for internal activity allocation or 22 for external activity allocation).
  
  Configuration Issues: The cost element may not be properly configured in the system, or the settings for the cost element categories may not be correctly defined.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter a Valid Cost Element: Ensure that you enter a cost element that is either of category 21 or 22. You can check the cost element category in the SAP