How To Fix BK213 - Processing not possible as posting exists on CCtr/activity type

BK213 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 213

• Message text: Processing not possible as posting exists on CCtr/activity type

What causes this issue?

The document contains a row in which a cost center / activity type is
posted. This document was generated using BAPIs.

How to fix this error?

Use the corresponding BAPI.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BK213 - Processing not possible as posting exists on CCtr/activity type ?

  The SAP error message BK213 ("Processing not possible as posting exists on CCtr/activity type") typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when you attempt to perform a transaction that requires a cost center or activity type to be free of any postings. This error indicates that there are existing postings on the cost center or activity type that prevent the desired operation from being completed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing Postings: The primary cause of this error is that there are already financial transactions (such as allocations, actual postings, or planned postings) recorded against the cost center or activity type you are trying to process.
  Locked Period: The posting period may be locked for the cost center or activity type, preventing further changes.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the controlling module that need to be addressed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Postings:
  
  Use transaction codes like KSB1 (Cost Centers: Actual Line Items) or KOB1 (Order: Actual Line Items)