How To Fix KT194 - Cost element & is not explicit in the period & - &

KT194 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KT - RK Message Table Maintenance

• Message number: 194

• Message text: Cost element & is not explicit in the period & - &

What causes this issue?

Cost element &V1& has a different category in the intreval &V2& - &V3&.

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 the validity interval of cost element &V1& and change the cost
element category if necessary.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

KT194 - Details

• The SAP error message KT194 indicates that a cost element is not explicitly defined for a specific period in the system. This typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when trying to post costs or when executing reports that require cost element information.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Cost Element Definition: The cost element in question has not been defined for the specified period in the controlling area.
  Period Closure: The period may be closed for posting, and thus the system does not allow any transactions related to that period.
  Incorrect Configuration: The cost element may not be properly configured in the system, or it may not be assigned to the correct cost center or internal order.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the cost element or related objects (like cost centers or internal orders) may be incomplete or incorrect.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Cost Element Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code KA03 (Display Cost Element) and check if the cost