How To Fix BE098 - Cost element & is not a primary cost element

BE098 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BE - General document entry

• Message number: 098

• Message text: Cost element & is not a primary cost element

What causes this issue?

You have entered a <GL:cost element>cost element</>which is not
assigned to cost element type 01 (primary cost element).

System Response

INCLUDE NA_ALLG_NOVERARBEITUNG OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

How to fix this error?

Check your primary cost element.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BE098 - Cost element & is not a primary cost element ?

  The SAP error message BE098 indicates that the cost element specified is not a primary cost element. This error typically occurs when you are trying to post costs to a cost element that is defined as a secondary cost element in the system. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, solution, and related information for this error:
  
  Cause:
  
  Cost Element Type: In SAP, cost elements are categorized into primary and secondary cost elements. Primary cost elements are used to post costs directly to financial accounting and controlling, while secondary cost elements are used for internal cost allocations and do not have a direct link to financial accounting.
  Incorrect Cost Element: The cost element you are trying to use in your transaction is defined as a secondary cost element in the system, which cannot be used for direct postings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Cost Element Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code KA03 (Display Cost Element) and enter the cost element