How To Fix KQ103 - Cost element & & does not exist

KQ103 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KQ - Error Messages for Customizing Product Costing

• Message number: 103

• Message text: Cost element & & does not exist

What causes this issue?

Cost element &v1& does not exist.

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 an existing cost element.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

KQ103 - Details

• The SAP error message KQ103, which states "Cost element & & does not exist," typically occurs in the context of cost accounting or controlling when a user attempts to post a transaction or perform an operation involving a cost element that the system cannot recognize. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Cost Element: The cost element you are trying to use has not been created in the system.
  Incorrect Cost Element Type: The cost element may exist but is not of the correct type (e.g., primary vs. secondary).
  Inactive Cost Element: The cost element may exist but is inactive or not available for the current period.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the controlling area or the cost element master data.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the cost element.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Cost Element Master Data:
  
  Go to transaction code KA03 (Display Cost Element)