How To Fix RESCGC002 - No CO postings were found for cost element &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RESCGC - Error during cost determination

• Message number: 002

• Message text: No CO postings were found for cost element &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RESCGC002 - No CO postings were found for cost element &1 ?

  The SAP error message RESCGC002 indicates that there are no Controlling (CO) postings found for the specified cost element. This error typically arises in the context of cost center accounting, internal orders, or other CO-related transactions when the system is unable to find any relevant postings for the cost element in question.
  Causes:
  
  
  No Postings Made: The most straightforward reason is that there have been no postings made to the specified cost element. This could be due to a lack of transactions or incorrect configuration.
  
  
  Incorrect Cost Element: The cost element specified may not be valid or may not have been set up correctly in the system.
  
  
  Period Closure: The posting period may be closed, preventing any new postings from being recorded.
  
  
  Data Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used in the report or transaction may be too restrictive, leading to no results being found.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the postings for the specified cost element.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Postings: Verify if there are any postings made to the cost element. You can do this by checking the relevant CO reports (e.g., KSB1 for cost centers, KO03 for internal orders).
  
  
  Validate Cost Element: Ensure that the cost element is correctly defined and active in the system. You can check this in the cost element master data (transaction code KA03).
  
  
  Review Posting Period: Check if the posting period is open. You can do this in the transaction code OB52 to see if the period is closed for the relevant company code.
  
  
  Adjust Selection Criteria: If you are running a report or transaction, review the selection criteria to ensure they are not too restrictive. Try broadening the date range or other filters.
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view the postings for the cost element. This can be checked with the security team or through transaction code SU53 after attempting to access the data.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KSB1 (Cost Centers: Actual Line Items), KO03 (Display Internal Order), and KA03 (Display Cost Element).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users are trained on how to properly post to cost elements and understand the implications of period closures and authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RESCGC002 error and implement the appropriate solution.