How To Fix BK056 - Orders are not allowed as senders of activities

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 056

• Message text: Orders are not allowed as senders of activities

What causes this issue?

It is not possible to obtain activity from an order. This is only
possible for cost centers and business processes, these being the only
activity senders.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BK056 - Orders are not allowed as senders of activities ?

  The SAP error message BK056 ("Orders are not allowed as senders of activities") typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when you are trying to assign an activity or cost to an order that is not permitted to act as a sender in the system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when you are trying to allocate costs or perform internal activity allocations.
  Cause:
  
  Order Type Configuration: The order type you are using may not be configured to allow it to send activities. In SAP, certain order types are designated as receivers of costs but not as senders.
  Activity Type Settings: The activity type you are trying to use may not be set up to allow orders as senders.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data configuration for the order or activity type.
  Transaction Type Restrictions: The transaction you are trying to execute may have restrictions on the types of senders that can be used.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Order Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the order type in the SAP system (Transaction code: OPL8).
  Ensure that the order type is allowed to send activities. You may need to consult with your SAP CO configuration team to make necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Review Activity Type Settings:
  
  Check the configuration of the activity type (Transaction code: OOKA).
  Ensure that the activity type is set up to allow orders as senders.
  
  
  
  Verify Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the master data for the order and activity type is correctly maintained.
  Check if the order is in a status that allows it to send costs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to internal activity allocation and order types to understand the restrictions and configurations.
  
  
  
  Use Alternative Sender:
  
  If the order type cannot be configured to act as a sender, consider using a different sender object that is allowed, such as a cost center or internal order that is configured correctly.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue through configuration changes, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OPL8 (Order Type Configuration), OOKA (Activity Type Configuration), and KSU5 (Internal Activity Allocation).
  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 executing the transaction has the necessary authorizations to perform the activity allocation.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.