Start the transaction using the menu path or transaction code KA06

Double-click 

 

Create cost element: Initial Screen

Enter

  1. the code of the cost element to be created
  2. the validity date
  3. a reference when applicable. 

Click or 

 

in the tab "Basic data" 

Enter: 

  1. the name and description of the new cost element

  2. The cost element category

    Rules - Cost element Category

 

 

 

When applicable - in the tab "Indicators"

  1. Tick "Record qty"
  2. Enter a "unit of Measure 

save 

A message displays that the cost element is created