COST Element Based Planning

Hello All,
We are trying to plan cost of WBS Element based on cost elements.
what we are trying to do -
> CJ40, we want to plan on cost element level so on clicking the button "primary costs" (or via the menu: "Extras -> detailed planning -> Primary costs") we end up in an error message saying -
Group INT-2 does not contain any entries
Message no. K8004
Diagnosis
Group INT-2 does not contain any single values. You cannot use it in planning.
System Response
The SAP System rejects the planning layout and your entry.
Procedure
Use either a different group or enter values for group INT-2.
CONFIGURATION for Planning Profile (T Code - OPSB) for the planning profile used in WBS Element Primary cost element group assigned is INT-2.
Question2
- Does cost element planning influenced by the cost element group assigned in the planning profile.
- How to solve this error.
Points assured.
Warm Regards,
Jatinder Bansal

this is because in planning profile (Txn OPSB) you have INT-2 as cost element group and there are no cost elements assigned as pointed out by Venkat
use transaction CJR2 instead of CJ40 and then plan for any cost element group or cost element that you already have

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