How To Fix KQ165 - Cost element category not suitable

KQ165 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 165

• Message text: Cost element category not suitable

What causes this issue?

The selected cost element is not from cost element category 21
(Internal settlement) or 31 (Results analysis for orders/projects).

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?

Select a suitable cost element.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KQ165 - Cost element category not suitable ?

  The SAP error message KQ165, which states "Cost element category not suitable," typically occurs when there is an issue with the configuration of cost elements in the SAP system. This error is often encountered in the context of controlling (CO) and financial accounting (FI) modules when trying to post costs or allocate costs to cost centers, internal orders, or other controlling objects.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Incorrect Cost Element Category: The cost element being used is not assigned to the appropriate category that allows it to be used in the context of the transaction you are trying to perform. For example, if you are trying to post a cost to a cost center, the cost element must be of a category that allows such postings.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The cost element may not be properly configured in the system. This includes not being assigned to the correct