How To Fix BK038 - Select at least one receiver.

BK038 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Select at least one receiver.

What causes this issue?

At least one cost center or order is required for cost transfers,
internal cost allocation, and posting statistical key figures. You have
not chosen any cost centers or orders as receivers.

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?

Choose one or more receivers.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BK038 - Select at least one receiver. ?

  The SAP error message BK038 ("Select at least one receiver") typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with the distribution of costs or revenues in SAP Controlling (CO) or Financial Accounting (FI). This error indicates that the system requires at least one receiver to be selected for the transaction you are trying to execute.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  No Receivers Selected: You have not selected any receivers in the transaction screen where you are trying to allocate costs or revenues.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the allocation process may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not recognizing any valid receivers.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry process, such as not filling in required fields or selecting the wrong options.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the BK038 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Select Receivers: Ensure that you have