How To Fix RESCBC054 - Cost account &1: account missing for costs that cannot be passed on

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RESCBC - Errors During Posting of Settlement

• Message number: 054

• Message text: Cost account &1: account missing for costs that cannot be passed on

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RESCBC054 - Cost account &1: account missing for costs that cannot be passed on ?

  The SAP error message RESCBC054 indicates that there is a missing cost account for costs that cannot be passed on in the context of a cost accounting or controlling process. This typically occurs in the context of internal orders, cost centers, or projects where certain costs need to be allocated or posted, but the system cannot find the appropriate account to do so.
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The cost account for the specific cost element is not defined in the system. This can happen if the cost element is not properly set up in the controlling area.
  Incorrect Cost Element: The cost element being used may not be valid for the type of costs being processed.
  Account Assignment Issues: The account assignment for the cost object (like internal order, cost center, etc.) may not be correctly configured.
  Cost Element Category: The cost element may not be assigned to the correct category that allows for the posting of costs that cannot be passed on.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RESCBC054 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Cost Element Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code KA01 (Create Cost Element) or KA02 (Change Cost Element) and verify that the cost element in question is correctly configured.
  Ensure that the cost element is assigned to the correct cost element category that allows for the posting of costs.
  
  
  
  Define Missing Accounts:
  
  If the error indicates a specific cost account (e.g., &1), you need to define this account in the configuration. This can be done in the transaction code OKB9 (Define Cost Elements for Cost Accounting).
  Ensure that the account is set up for the relevant controlling area.
  
  
  
  Review Account Assignment:
  
  Check the account assignment for the internal order, cost center, or project to ensure that it is correctly set up to allow for the posting of costs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to cost accounting and cost element configuration for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  KA01: Create Cost Element
  KA02: Change Cost Element
  OKB9: Define Cost Elements for Cost Accounting
  KSB1: Display Actual Line Items for Cost Centers
  CJI3: Project Actual Line Items
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and modify cost element configurations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the RESCBC054 error in your SAP system.