How To Fix KS118 - Cost element & & does not exist on &

KS118 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Cost element & & does not exist on &

What causes this issue?

Cost element &v1& in controlling area &v2& is not available on &v3&.

System Response

Processing for this period is terminated.

How to fix this error?

You can create the cost element using the standard master data
transaction for the period in question.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KS118 - Cost element & & does not exist on & ?

  The SAP error message KS118 indicates that a cost element specified in a transaction does not exist in the system for the specified controlling area. This error typically occurs when you are trying to post costs to a cost element that has not been defined or activated in the system for the relevant controlling area.
  
  Cause:
  
  Cost Element Not Created: The cost element you are trying to use has not been created in the system.
  Cost Element Not Assigned: The cost element exists but is not assigned to the controlling area you are working with.
  Incorrect Cost Element: The cost element may have been incorrectly entered or may not be valid for the transaction you are attempting to perform.
  Inactive Cost Element: The cost element may exist but is inactive or not available for the specified period.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Cost Element Creation:
  
  Go to the transaction code KA01 (Create Cost Element) or KA02 (Change Cost Element) to verify