How To Fix BK068 - Type & of cost center & is not allowed for activity type &

BK068 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 068

• Message text: Type & of cost center & is not allowed for activity type &

What causes this issue?

Cost center &V2& is of category &V1&. Only the categories &V4& are
allowed for activity type &V3&. For this reason, you cannot allocate
this activity from cost center &V2&.

System Response

Processing is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Check your entries.
Check cost center category &V4& for cost center &V2& and activity type
&V3& in the master data.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BK068 - Type & of cost center & is not allowed for activity type & ?

  The SAP error message BK068 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of cost centers and activity types in the system. Specifically, it means that the specified type of cost center is not allowed for the given activity type. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to allocate costs or perform internal activity allocations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Cost Center Type Mismatch: The cost center you are trying to use is of a type that is not compatible with the specified activity type. For example, if the activity type is set to be used only with production cost centers, but you are trying to use a service cost center, this error will occur.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the controlling area may not allow the combination of the specified cost center and activity type.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for either the cost center or the activity type may not