How To Fix KS068 - You must specify a cost element for activity cat. &

KS068 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 068

• Message text: You must specify a cost element for activity cat. &

What causes this issue?

Category &v1& activity types participate in internal cost allocation
using an allocation cost element. You must therefore enter an
allocation cost element.

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?

Enter an allocation cost element or use another activity type category.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KS068 - You must specify a cost element for activity cat. & ?

  The SAP error message KS068 ("You must specify a cost element for activity cat. &") typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when you are trying to post costs to a cost center or internal order without specifying a cost element for the activity type. This error indicates that the system requires a cost element to be defined for the specified activity category in order to proceed with the transaction.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Cost Element: The activity type you are trying to use does not have a cost element assigned to it in the configuration.
  Incorrect Activity Type: The activity type may not be properly defined or may not be linked to the correct cost element.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the controlling area, cost center, or activity type.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KS068 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Activity Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code OKA0 (Activity Types)