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3385774 - Error FH211 "Cost element category &1 is not permitted with account category &2" while changing cost element category SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition

Symptom

When trying to change the category for a Cost Element, for example in G/L account master data, the error FH211 "Cost element category &1 is not permitted with account category &2" is triggered. 

Environment

SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition

Cause

The selected cost element category is not part of the Account category (Primary / Secondary costs).

Resolution

A Cost Element category that is part of the account category must be specified. 

See Also

Details about the Cost Element Categories can be reviewed via the reference table in the SAP Help Portal: Cost Element Categories

Keywords

Cost element category, 41, assessment, account category, GL master data, FH211, primary costs, secondary costs. , KBA , CO-OM-CEL , Cost Element Accounting , Problem

Product

SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition all versions