How To Fix BK054 - For primary repostings, no revenues are allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 054

• Message text: For primary repostings, no revenues are allowed

What causes this issue?

Cost element &V1& is a revenue type. Revenue types are special cost
elements that you repost with their own business transaction.
Therefore, the system does not include these in primary cost reposting.

How to fix this error?

Either do not repost revenue type &V1& at all, or
Use the business transaction for reposting revenues.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BK054 - For primary repostings, no revenues are allowed ?

  The SAP error message BK054 ("For primary repostings, no revenues are allowed") typically occurs in the context of financial postings, particularly when dealing with primary cost elements in the Controlling (CO) module. This error indicates that you are trying to post a revenue amount to a primary cost element, which is not allowed in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Primary Cost Element Usage: The error arises when you attempt to post a revenue amount to a primary cost element. Primary cost elements are used to represent costs incurred by the organization, and they should not be used for revenue postings.
  Incorrect Account Assignment: The account you are trying to use for the posting may be incorrectly set up as a primary cost element instead of a revenue account.
  Transaction Type: The transaction type you are using may not support revenue postings in the context of primary repostings.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Account Assignment: Verify that the account you are trying to post to is correctly defined in the system. Ensure that it is set up as a revenue account if you intend to post revenue.
  Use Correct Cost Elements: If you are performing a reposting, ensure that you are using the correct cost elements. For revenue postings, use secondary cost elements or appropriate revenue accounts.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration of your cost elements in the SAP system. You can do this by navigating to the following path:
  
  Transaction Code: KA03 (Display Cost Element)
  Ensure that the cost element is defined correctly and is not set as a primary cost element if it is meant to handle revenue.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team to understand the specific requirements for the transaction you are trying to execute.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  FB50: General Ledger Account Posting
  KSB1: Cost Centers: Actual Line Items
  KOB1: Orders: Actual Line Items
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user performing the transaction has the necessary authorizations to post to the relevant accounts.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BK054 error and ensure that your postings are correctly aligned with SAP's financial posting rules.