How To Fix BK008 - Posting of & to & & is not allowed

BK008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Posting of & to & & is not allowed

What causes this issue?

&V2& &V3& is locked for posting of &V1&.

System Response

If you still wish post to this &V2&, you should remove the lock.

How to fix this error?

Enter a &V2& that can be posted with &V1&
or remove the lock
or correct your entry

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BK008 - Posting of & to & & is not allowed ?

  The SAP error message BK008 ("Posting of & to & & is not allowed") typically occurs during the posting of financial transactions in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system has detected an inconsistency or violation of the posting rules defined in the configuration. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Account Type Restrictions: The error often arises when trying to post to an account that is not allowed for the type of transaction being processed. For example, you might be trying to post a debit to a revenue account or a credit to an expense account.
  
  
  Posting Period Issues: The posting might be attempted in a closed period or a period that is not open for posting.
  
  
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions on which accounts can be posted to.
  
  
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module may restrict certain