How To Fix REEXCO008 - Cost element &1 is not valid in entire period &2 - &3

REEXCO008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: REEXCO - Messages for CO Integration

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Cost element &1 is not valid in entire period &2 - &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message REEXCO008 - Cost element &1 is not valid in entire period &2 - &3 ?

  The SAP error message REEXCO008 indicates that a specified cost element is not valid for the entire period defined by the dates provided. This error typically arises in the context of cost accounting or when trying to execute a transaction that involves cost elements, such as posting costs or running reports.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Cost Element Validity: The cost element specified in the error message is not valid for the entire period you are trying to process. This could be due to:
  
  The cost element being created or changed after the start date of the period.
  The cost element being marked as inactive or deleted for the specified period.
  The cost element not being assigned to the relevant controlling area or not being configured properly.
  
  
  
  Period Restrictions: The fiscal year variant or the controlling area may have restrictions on the periods in which certain cost elements can be used.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Cost Element Validity:
  
  Go to the cost element master data