How To Fix KQ809 - Cost object profile & not suitable for cost object category

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 809

• Message text: Cost object profile & not suitable for cost object category

What causes this issue?

The <GL:cost_object_profile>cost object profile</> you entered is not
suitable for the <GL:cost_object_category>cost object category</>.
You are maintaining a cost object category for process costing and have
entered a cost object profile that is only valid for general cost
objects, or
You are maintaining a cost object category for a general cost object or
for process costing and have entered a cost object profile that is only
valid for process costing.

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 valid cost object profile.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KQ809 - Cost object profile & not suitable for cost object category ?

  The SAP error message KQ809 indicates that there is an issue with the cost object profile assigned to a particular cost object category. This error typically arises when the cost object profile does not match the requirements of the cost object category being used in a transaction.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch of Cost Object Profile and Category: The cost object profile assigned to the cost object does not support the specific cost object category you are trying to use. For example, if you are trying to assign a cost object profile meant for internal orders to a cost object category meant for projects, this error will occur.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the controlling area may not be set up correctly, leading to incompatibility between cost object profiles and categories.
  Missing or Incorrect Assignments: The cost object profile may not be properly assigned to the cost object category in the system settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Cost Object Profile: Verify the cost object profile assigned to the cost object. Ensure that it is appropriate for the cost object category you are using.
  Review Configuration: Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code SPRO) and check the settings for cost object profiles and categories. Ensure that the profiles are correctly defined and assigned.
  Adjust Assignments: If necessary, adjust the assignments of cost object profiles to the relevant cost object categories to ensure compatibility.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the cost object profiles and categories to understand their relationships better.
  Testing: After making changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OKEQ (for cost object profiles) and OKB9 (for cost object categories) to review and modify settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to cost object profiles and categories.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in controlling (CO) module configurations.