How To Fix KQ401 - Select cost element control for unit costing

KQ401 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 401

• Message text: Select cost element control for unit costing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KQ401 - Select cost element control for unit costing ?

  The SAP error message KQ401, "Select cost element control for unit costing," typically occurs in the context of cost accounting and unit costing in SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to find the necessary cost element control settings for the unit costing process.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Missing Cost Element Control: The cost element control settings for the relevant cost element have not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for cost elements in the controlling area may not be set up correctly.
  Cost Element Not Assigned: The cost element being used in the unit costing process may not be assigned to the appropriate cost element category.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data related to the cost elements or the cost centers.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KQ401 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Cost Element Control:
  
  Go to the transaction code OKB2