Black Friday is ending this Friday! 40% off with coupon CYBER40 - Sign up here →

Close
  1. SAP Transaction Codes ›
  2. KA01

How to use KA01 - Create Cost Element


Instant HelpGet instant SAP help. Sign up for our Free Essentials Plan.

KA01 - Overview

  • Transaction Code: KA01

    Description: Create Cost Element

    Release: S/4HANA and ECC 6

    Menu Path:

    • Accounting > Controlling > Profitability Analysis > Master Data > Revenue Element/Cost Element > Create
  • Show technical details Hide technical details

    • Program: SAPLKMA4

      Screen: 200

      Authorization Object:

    • Development Package: KBAS

      Package Description: Overhead Cost Controlling

      Parent Package: APPL

    • Module/Component: CO-OM

      Description: Overhead Cost Controlling


KA01 - Details

  • SAP Tcode: KA01 - Create Cost Element

    Transaction Code: KA01

    Description: Crear clase de coste

    Overview: KA01 is used to create a new Cost Element in SAP Controlling (CO). Cost Elements classify and track costs and revenues within the controlling area, enabling detailed cost accounting and reporting.

    Key Use Cases:

    • Defining primary cost elements to map costs from Financial Accounting (FI) to Controlling (CO)
    • Creating secondary cost elements for internal cost allocations and settlements
    • Setting up cost elements for new cost centers or business processes during project implementation
    • Adjusting cost element master data to reflect organizational or process changes

    Already have an account? Login here!

Instant HelpGet instant SAP help. Sign up for our Free Essentials Plan.


KA01 - Related Tcodes

  • J_CLML - Material Ledger (Chile)...

  • J_CLBS - Balance sheet (Chile)...

  • KA02 - Change Cost Element...

  • KA02CORE - Maintain Cost Elements...


Rating
ERPlingo simplifies finding the accurate answers to SAP message errors. I now use every week. A must have tool for anyone working with SAP! Highly recommended!
Rate 1
Kent Bettisworth
Executive SAP Consultant