How To Fix /SAPPCE/DPCM1454 - Enter additional cost category

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPPCE/DPCM1 -

• Message number: 454

• Message text: Enter additional cost category

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPPCE/DPCM1454 - Enter additional cost category ?

  The SAP error message /SAPPCE/DPCM1454 Enter additional cost category typically occurs in the context of SAP's Project System (PS) or Controlling (CO) modules, particularly when dealing with cost planning or cost allocation processes. This error indicates that the system requires an additional cost category to be specified for a particular transaction or entry.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Cost Category: The error is triggered when a user attempts to perform an action (like posting costs, creating a project, etc.) without specifying a required cost category.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that require certain cost categories to be defined for specific transactions or project types.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have overlooked entering the necessary cost category in the relevant fields.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter the Required Cost Category: When prompted with the error, check the input fields and ensure that you have entered a valid cost category. This may involve selecting from a predefined list