How To Fix BK101 - Revenue reposting from cost center to & & is not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 101

• Message text: Revenue reposting from cost center to & & is not allowed

What causes this issue?

You want to repost revenues.
You have entered a cost center as the only true sender object, on which
revenues can only be posted to <ZH>statistically</>.
As true receiver object you entered &V1& &V2&. <ZH>True</> revenues are
posted onto this account assignment object.
Such a revenue reposting is not allowed.

System Response

The document item cannot be processed by the system.

How to fix this error?

Enter a sender object on which true revenues can also be posted. You
can enter this object in addition to the cost center.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BK101 - Revenue reposting from cost center to & & is not allowed ?

  The SAP error message BK101, which states "Revenue reposting from cost center to & & is not allowed," typically occurs when there is an attempt to repost revenue from a cost center to another cost center or account that is not permitted by the system's configuration or business rules.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Restrictions: The system may be configured to prevent revenue postings from cost centers, as revenue is typically associated with profit centers or specific accounts rather than cost centers.
  Posting Type: The type of posting being attempted may not be valid for the accounts or cost centers involved. For example, revenue should generally be posted to profit centers rather than cost centers.
  Account Assignment: The account assignment may not be set up correctly, or the target account may not allow revenue postings.
  Business Rules: There may be specific business rules or policies in place that restrict such transactions.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the SAP system related to cost centers and revenue postings. Ensure that the settings allow for the type of transaction you are trying to perform.
  Use Profit Centers: If the intention is to post revenue, consider using profit centers instead of cost centers. Ensure that the revenue is being posted to the correct profit center.
  Review Account Assignment: Verify that the account assignment is correct and that the target account allows for revenue postings.
  Consult Documentation: Check the SAP documentation or consult with your SAP administrator to understand the specific rules and configurations that apply to your organization.
  Error Message Analysis: Use transaction codes like SE91 to analyze the error message further and understand the specific conditions under which it is triggered.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  KSB1: Display actual line items for cost centers.
  KOB1: Display actual line items for orders.
  KE5Z: Display actual line items for profit centers.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error BK101 for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is involved, check for any user exits or BAdIs that may affect revenue postings.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP FI/CO (Financial Accounting and Controlling) for further assistance.