How To Fix KP590 - Plan cost element category 90 only on projects and orders

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KP - CO-OM Planning

• Message number: 590

• Message text: Plan cost element category 90 only on projects and orders

What causes this issue?

You have tried to plan cost element &V1& of cost element category 90
for an object that is neither an order nor a WBS element.

System Response

Planning cannot be executed.

How to fix this error?

Use a different cost element with a different cost element category or
plan the cost element on an order or project.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KP590 - Plan cost element category 90 only on projects and orders ?

  The SAP error message KP590 indicates that there is an issue with the cost element category being used in the context of planning costs for projects and orders. Specifically, it states that "Plan cost element category 90 only on projects and orders," which means that the system is expecting a specific type of cost element category for planning purposes.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Incorrect Cost Element Category: The cost element category being used in the planning process is not compatible with the requirements for projects and orders. Cost element category 90 is specifically designated for internal orders and projects, and using it inappropriately can trigger this error.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the controlling (CO) module that are not set up correctly, leading to the system not recognizing the cost element category as valid for the context in which it is being used.
  
  
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