How To Fix KQ120 - Enter a category or a cost element

KQ120 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 120

• Message text: Enter a category or a cost element

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KQ120 - Enter a category or a cost element ?

  The SAP error message KQ120, which states "Enter a category or a cost element," typically occurs in the context of cost planning or budgeting within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system requires either a cost element or a category to proceed with the transaction or process you are attempting to execute.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Input: The user has not entered a cost element or a category in the relevant fields.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be properly configured to recognize the cost elements or categories that should be available for selection.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain cost elements or categories.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a typographical error or incorrect data entry that prevents the system from recognizing the input.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Fields: Ensure that you have entered a valid cost element or category in the required fields. Double-check for any typographical errors.
  Review Configuration: