How To Fix KT193 - Cost element & does not exist in the period & - &

KT193 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KT - RK Message Table Maintenance

• Message number: 193

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

What causes this issue?

Cost element &V1& does not exist in the analysis period (&V2& - &V3&).
It must exist in the analysis period for at least one day.

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?

Check your entries. If necessary, define the cost element for the
analysis period.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KT193 - Cost element & does not exist in the period & - & ?

  The SAP error message KT193 indicates that a specific cost element does not exist in the specified period. This error typically arises during the posting of costs or during the execution of reports that involve cost elements in the Controlling (CO) module.
  
  Cause:
  
  Cost Element Not Defined: The cost element you are trying to use has not been defined in the system for the specified period.
  Period Closure: The period in which you are trying to post may be closed, preventing any postings to that period.
  Cost Element Type: The cost element may not be of the correct type (e.g., primary vs. secondary) for the transaction you are attempting.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data related to the cost element, such as missing or incorrect configuration.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Cost Element Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code KA03 (Display Cost Element) and check if the cost element exists and is correctly configured for the