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

BK006 - Overview

• 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,