How To Fix BK119 - Enter a cost center for activity type &.

BK119 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 119

• Message text: Enter a cost center for activity type &.

What causes this issue?

You entered activity type &V1& but no associated cost center.

System Response

An activity type on its own cannot be posted to. It must be entered
together with a cost center.

How to fix this error?

Enter a cost center for activity type &V1&.
Alternately, delete the entry and enter a different assignment object.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BK119 - Enter a cost center for activity type &. ?

  The SAP error message BK119 "Enter a cost center for activity type &." typically occurs in the context of cost accounting when a user attempts to post an activity type without specifying a corresponding cost center. This error is common in scenarios involving internal activity allocation or when processing costs related to production or service activities.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Cost Center: The primary cause of this error is that the system requires a cost center to be specified for the activity type being used, but it has not been provided.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the activity type settings or in the cost center master data.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have overlooked entering the cost center in the transaction screen.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Cost Center: Ensure that you enter a valid cost center in the relevant field when processing the activity type. This is usually done in the transaction where you are trying