How To Fix BK015 - Sender and receiver are identical; change one or the other

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Sender and receiver are identical; change one or the other

What causes this issue?

You entered the same object in both the sender and the receiver field.
However, an object cannot charge costs, revenues, or activities to
itself.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Change either:
The sender
The receiver

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BK015 - Sender and receiver are identical; change one or the other ?

  The SAP error message BK015 ("Sender and receiver are identical; change one or the other") typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with intercompany postings or when trying to execute a transaction that involves both a sender and a receiver account that are the same. This error is designed to prevent logical inconsistencies in financial postings.
  Cause:
  
  Identical Accounts: The most common cause of this error is that the sender and receiver accounts in a transaction are set to the same account. For example, if you are trying to post a journal entry where both the debit and credit accounts are the same, SAP will trigger this error.
  Intercompany Transactions: In intercompany transactions, if the sending company code and receiving company code are the same, this error will also occur.
  Configuration Issues: Sometimes, this can be due to incorrect configuration in the system, where the mapping of accounts or company codes is not set up correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Account Entries: Review the transaction you are trying to post. Ensure that the sender and receiver accounts are different. If they are the same, change one of them to a different account.
  Review Company Codes: If you are dealing with intercompany transactions, ensure that the company codes involved are different.
  Transaction Type: Make sure that the type of transaction you are trying to execute allows for the sender and receiver to be different. For example, in a standard journal entry, the debit and credit accounts must be different.
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the correct accounts to use, consult your organization's financial documentation or speak with a financial analyst or accountant.
  System Configuration: If you suspect that the issue is due to a configuration error, consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team to review the settings related to the accounts and company codes.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: This error can occur in various transaction codes, such as FB50 (G/L Account Document Entry), FB01 (Post Document), or during intercompany billing processes.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to post transactions in the relevant accounts and company codes.
  Testing: If you are testing a new configuration or process, ensure that you have a test environment where you can safely replicate the issue without affecting live data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BK015 error and successfully complete your transaction in SAP.