How To Fix BK006 - Cost element & is not created for &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Cost element & is not created for &

What causes this issue?

Cost element &V1& does not exist for posting date &V2&. Either the cost
element does not exist, or it was created with another date.

System Response

Processing is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Create cost element &V1& with a period of validity which covers the
posting date
Alternatively, enter another cost element that exists for posting date
&V2&
Alternatively, correct your entry

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BK006 - Cost element & is not created for & ?

  The SAP error message BK006 indicates that a cost element has not been created for a specific account in the system. This error typically arises in the context of financial accounting and controlling when you attempt to post a transaction that requires a cost element that does not exist in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Cost Element: The primary cause of this error is that the cost element you are trying to use has not been created in the system.
  Incorrect Account Assignment: The account you are trying to post to may not be correctly assigned to a cost element.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the controlling area or the chart of accounts.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create the Cost Element:
  
  Navigate to the transaction code KA01 (Create Primary Cost Element) or KA06 (Create Secondary Cost Element) depending on the type of cost element you need.
  Enter the necessary details such as the cost element number, name, and the controlling area.
  Save the new cost element.
  
  
  
  Check Account Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the account you are trying to post to is correctly assigned to a cost element. You can check this in the account master data using transaction code FS00.
  If the account is not assigned to a cost element, you may need to modify the account settings.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the controlling area to ensure that everything is set up correctly. This can be done through the SPRO transaction (SAP Reference IMG).
  Ensure that the cost element categories are correctly defined and that they align with your business processes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidance related to your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Cost Element Types: Understand the difference between primary and secondary cost elements. Primary cost elements are linked to P&L accounts, while secondary cost elements are used for internal cost allocations.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KA01: Create Primary Cost Element
  KA06: Create Secondary Cost Element
  FS00: General Ledger Account Master Data
  SPRO: SAP Reference IMG for configuration settings
  
  
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify cost elements in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BK006 error and ensure that the necessary cost elements are created and configured correctly in your SAP system.