How To Fix P8021 - Cost element & is not supported for manual planning.

P8021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: P8 - PS Planning: CElm/Activity Inputs, Statistical Key Figures

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Cost element & is not supported for manual planning.

What causes this issue?

Cost element &V1& deals with an overhead (cost element category 41).
Overhead is not allowed in manual planning in WBS elements.

System Response

Cost element &V1& is ignored.

How to fix this error?

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 P8021 - Cost element & is not supported for manual planning. ?

  The SAP error message P8021, which states "Cost element & is not supported for manual planning," typically occurs in the context of planning activities within SAP, particularly in the Controlling (CO) module. This error indicates that the specified cost element is not configured to allow manual planning.
  
  Cause:
  
  Cost Element Configuration: The cost element may be set up in a way that does not permit manual planning. This can happen if the cost element is defined as a statistical cost element or if it is configured for automatic planning only.
  Planning Layout: The planning layout being used may not include the cost element in question, or it may be restricted to certain types of planning (e.g., only certain cost elements are allowed for manual entry).
  Planning Version: The planning version being used may not support manual planning for the specified cost element.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform manual