Create account &1 for &3 as a cost element in controlling area &2

Message type: E = Error

Message class: KIC - CO Interface: Messages for Core Functions

Message number: 280

Message text: Create account &1 for &3 as a cost element in controlling area &2



What causes this issue?

Account &V1& is a profit and loss statement account. You have posted to
this account and to a cost accounting object (e.g. cost center, order
or project).


System Response

In this case, account &V1& must exist as a cost element at posting date
&V3& in the controlling area &V2& determined.


How to fix this error?

Create the account &V1& as a cost element and carry out the posting
again or
Delete the account assignment to cost accounting objects.

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