How To Fix RE_IT009 - Account &1 not allowed to be cost element in controlling area &2

RE_IT009 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RE_IT - Real Estate Input Tax

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Account &1 not allowed to be cost element in controlling area &2

What causes this issue?

The following two accounts are not permitted to be cost elements:
"Expense for Non-Deductible Input Tax" and "Revenue for Deductible Input
Tax."

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?

Change the account in <DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUOFDIBBKON>Customizing</> or
delete the cost element.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RE_IT009 - Account &1 not allowed to be cost element in controlling area &2 ?

  The SAP error message "RE_IT009 Account &1 not allowed to be cost element in controlling area &2" typically occurs when there is an issue with the configuration of cost elements in the Controlling (CO) module. This error indicates that the specified account (cost element) is not permitted to be used in the specified controlling area.
  
  Cause:
  
  Account Configuration: The account in question (account number &1) is not defined as a cost element in the specified controlling area (&2). This can happen if the account is not set up correctly in the system.
  Cost Element Type: The account may not be of the correct type (primary or secondary cost element) required for the transaction you are trying to perform.
  Controlling Area Assignment: The account may not be assigned to the controlling area you are working with, or it may be assigned to a different controlling area.
  Account Type Restrictions: The account may be restricted from being