How To Fix BK005 - Cost element & is not allowed for repostings

BK005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BK - Create, Display, Reverse Controlling Document

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Cost element & is not allowed for repostings

What causes this issue?

The cost center you entered (&V1&) is not a primary cost element,
meaning that it is not supported in the <ZH>transaction for reposting
primary costs</>.

How to fix this error?

Enter a valid primary cost element, or
Correct your entry.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

BK005 - Details

• The SAP error message BK005, which states "Cost element & is not allowed for repostings," typically occurs when you attempt to repost costs using a cost element that is not configured to allow reposting in the system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the execution of a reposting transaction or when trying to transfer costs between different cost centers or internal orders.
  
  Cause:
  
  Cost Element Configuration: The cost element in question may not be set up to allow reposting. In SAP, cost elements can be configured with specific settings that determine how they can be used in various transactions.
  Transaction Type Restrictions: Certain transaction types may have restrictions on which cost elements can be used for reposting.
  Posting Period Issues: If the posting period is closed or restricted, it may also lead to this error.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform reposting with the specified cost