How To Fix KS064 - Cost element & & does not exist in aggregate period

KS064 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KS - RK-S Master Data Maintenance

• Message number: 064

• Message text: Cost element & & does not exist in aggregate period

What causes this issue?

<DS:GLOS.allocation_cost_element>Allocation cost element</> &V2& is not
defined in controlling area &V1& for the entire interval for which the
cost element charges the activity.

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?

Make the cost element &V1& &v2& valid for the whole interval, or use
another allocation cost element.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KS064 - Cost element & & does not exist in aggregate period ?

  The SAP error message KS064 indicates that a specific cost element does not exist in the aggregate period you are trying to access. This error typically arises in the context of cost accounting and can occur during various processes, such as when trying to post costs or generate reports.
  
  Cause:
  
  Cost Element Not Defined: The cost element you are trying to use has not been defined for the specified period in the controlling area.
  Period Not Open: The period you are trying to access may not be open for posting. In SAP, periods must be opened for transactions to be recorded.
  Incorrect Cost Element: The cost element may have been incorrectly entered or may not exist in the system.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies or missing entries for the cost element in the aggregate tables.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Cost Element Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code KA03 (Display Cost