How To Fix ORB002 - Cost element &1 is of category &2


ORB002 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: ORB - Project-Related Incoming Orders/Open Orders

  • Message number: 002

  • Message text: Cost element &1 is of category &2

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  • What causes this issue?

    The cost element you specified has category &V2&. Cost elements of this
    category are not permitted for project-related incoming orders.

    How to fix this error?

    Specify a cost element with the correct category.
    The following cost element categories are permitted for project-related
    incoming orders:
    50: Incoming orders: sales revenues
    51: Incoming orders: other revenues
    52: Incoming orders: costs

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ORB002 - Cost element &1 is of category &2 ?
    The SAP error message ORB002 indicates that there is an issue with a cost element in the system. Specifically, the message states that the cost element you are trying to use is of a certain category that is not compatible with the operation you are attempting to perform.
    
    Cause: The error message ORB002 typically arises due to one of the following reasons: Incorrect Cost Element Category: The cost element you are trying to use is not of the appropriate category for the transaction or process you are executing. For example, you might be trying to use a cost element that is designated for internal costs in a context that requires a different type of cost element (e.g., revenue or statistical).
    Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the controlling (CO) module that restrict the use of certain cost elements based on their categories. Data Entry Errors: There could be a mistake in the data

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