How To Fix RE145 - Cost element (G/L account) required with CO account assignment

RE145 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RE - Earmarked funds

• Message number: 145

• Message text: Cost element (G/L account) required with CO account assignment

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RE145 - Cost element (G/L account) required with CO account assignment ?

  The SAP error message RE145, which states "Cost element (G/L account) required with CO account assignment," typically occurs when you are trying to post a transaction that requires a cost element (or G/L account) but it is missing in the context of a Controlling (CO) account assignment. This error is common in scenarios where you are dealing with internal orders, cost centers, or other CO-related postings.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  A transaction is being posted with a CO account assignment (like a cost center, internal order, or project) but does not have a corresponding cost element (G/L account) specified.
  The system requires a cost element to determine where the costs should be allocated in the financial accounting (FI) and controlling (CO) modules.
  The configuration of the account assignment may not be set up correctly, or the necessary fields are not filled in during the transaction entry.
  
  
  Solution:
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