How To Fix RESCBC059 - Cost account &1: no cost element for debiting master SU

RESCBC059 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RESCBC - Errors During Posting of Settlement

• Message number: 059

• Message text: Cost account &1: no cost element for debiting master SU

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RESCBC059 - Cost account &1: no cost element for debiting master SU ?

  The SAP error message RESCBC059 indicates that there is no cost element defined for debiting the master stock unit (SU) in the context of a cost account. This error typically arises in the SAP system when trying to post costs related to a stock unit, but the system cannot find a corresponding cost element to debit.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Cost Element: The primary cause of this error is that the cost element required for the transaction is not defined in the system for the specified cost account.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the controlling area or the cost accounting settings that prevent the system from identifying the correct cost element.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the material or the stock unit may not be properly set up, leading to the absence of a cost element.
  Transaction Type: The transaction type being used may not be compatible with the cost