How To Fix BK057 - No activity prices exist for &/&

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 057

• Message text: No activity prices exist for &/&

What causes this issue?

You want to charge activity &V2& from cost center &V1&. However, you
have not planned the activity for the
combination &V1&/&V2& in actual version "000"
or you have not fixed any activity prices in activity planning

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?

Plan the activity price for activity type &V2& on cost center &V1&.
Note that only prices of version "000" are included in the cost
allocations.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BK057 - No activity prices exist for &/& ?

  The SAP error message BK057 "No activity prices exist for &/&" typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when you are trying to perform a transaction that requires activity prices, but the system cannot find any defined prices for the specified cost center or activity type.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Activity Prices: The most common cause is that there are no activity prices defined for the specified cost center and activity type in the controlling area.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for activity types or cost centers may not be set up correctly.
  Period Not Open: The period for which you are trying to post may not be open for posting activity prices.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the transaction that specifies the cost center or activity type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Activity Prices:
  
  Go to the transaction code KP26 (Change Activity Prices).
  Enter the relevant controlling area, cost center, and activity type.
  Define the activity prices for the required period.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the activity types are correctly configured in the controlling area.
  Verify that the cost centers are assigned to the correct activity types.
  
  
  
  Open Posting Period:
  
  Check if the posting period is open for the relevant activity prices. You can do this in the transaction code OB52 (Maintain Posting Periods).
  
  
  
  Review Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the entries you made in the transaction that triggered the error. Ensure that the cost center and activity type are correct.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration or setup, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP CO module expert.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KP26: Change Activity Prices
  KP26N: Change Activity Prices (New)
  OB52: Maintain Posting Periods
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to activity pricing.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or change activity prices in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BK057 error and ensure that activity prices are correctly defined for your cost centers and activity types.