How To Fix KW068 - Cost element entry is required with allocation type &

KW068 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KW - CO-ABC Activity-Based Costing

• Message number: 068

• Message text: Cost element entry is required with allocation type &

What causes this issue?

Business processes of category &v1& participate in internal activity
allocation with an allocation cost element. The entry of an allocation
cost element is therefore required.

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?

Either specify an allocation cost element or use another allocation
type.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KW068 - Cost element entry is required with allocation type & ?

  The SAP error message KW068 ("Cost element entry is required with allocation type &") typically occurs in the context of cost allocation processes, particularly when dealing with internal orders, cost centers, or other cost objects in SAP. This error indicates that a cost element is missing for a specific allocation type in a transaction or configuration.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Cost Element: The allocation type being used requires a cost element to be specified, but it has not been provided in the transaction.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the allocation type may not be set up correctly in the system, leading to the requirement for a cost element not being met.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry where the cost element was not entered or was entered incorrectly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KW068 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Allocation