How To Fix KQ124 - Cost element & is also used for line ID &

KQ124 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 124

• Message text: Cost element & is also used for line ID &

What causes this issue?

Cost element &V1& specified in the currently processed update rule is
aleady being used in the update rule for <DS:GLOS.line_ID>line ID</>
&V2&. The same cost elements cannot be used in different update rules
of a the same valuation method (determined by the values for the
<DS:GLOS.controlling_area>controlling area</>,
<DS:GLOS.results_analysis_version>results analysis version</>, and
<DS:GLOS.results_analysis_key>results analysis key</>).

System Response

The system requires that you enter a cost element which is not being
used in other update rules.

How to fix this error?

Enter a valid cost element that is not being used in another update
rule for the same valuation method.
The cost elements for "cost of sales / revenue" are not displayed In
the maintenance of the update rules in Customizing for work in process.
The cost elements entered there are also used for checking, however. If
necessary use Customizing for Results Analysis. These cost elements are
shown in the update rules for Results Analysis.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KQ124 - Cost element & is also used for line ID & ?

  The SAP error message KQ124 typically indicates that there is an issue with a cost element that is being used in a transaction or process. The message suggests that the cost element in question is also associated with a specific line item, which may be causing a conflict or inconsistency in the data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Cost Element Configuration: The cost element may not be properly configured in the system. This could include issues such as missing master data or incorrect settings.
  Line Item Issues: The line item associated with the cost element may not be valid or may not exist in the system.
  Posting Errors: There may be errors in the way costs are being posted to the cost element, leading to inconsistencies.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use the cost element in the specified context.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Cost Element Configuration:
  
  Go to the cost element master data and verify that the cost