How To Fix BK055 - No primary costs are allowed for revenue repostings

BK055 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 055

• Message text: No primary costs are allowed for revenue repostings

What causes this issue?

Cost element &V1& is a primary cost element. Primary cost elements are
a particular type of cost element which are transferred in a separate
transaction. These cost elements cannot be used to transfer revenues.

System Response

Processing is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Do not transfer primary cost element &V1&.
Post primary cost element &V1& <ZH>Actual postings -> Transfer costs ->
Enter</>.
Enter a valid revenue element.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BK055 - No primary costs are allowed for revenue repostings ?

  The SAP error message BK055 ("No primary costs are allowed for revenue repostings") typically occurs in the context of financial postings, particularly when dealing with revenue and cost allocations in SAP's Controlling (CO) module. This error indicates that there is an attempt to post primary costs (like expenses) in a transaction that is meant for revenue reposting, which is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Posting Type: The error usually arises when a user tries to post primary costs (e.g., expenses) to a revenue account or during a revenue reposting transaction.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the controlling area or the account assignment that do not allow for primary costs to be posted in the context of revenue reposting.
  Transaction Type Misuse: The transaction type being used may not be appropriate for the type of posting being attempted.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review the Posting: Check the transaction you are trying to execute. Ensure that you are not