How To Fix BK223 - Transfer prices are active; Use automatic allocation

BK223 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 223

• Message text: Transfer prices are active; Use automatic allocation

What causes this issue?

You want to allocate costs manually, but this is only possible in
version zero.
As you are working with <DS:GLOS.transfer_price>transfer prices</>, the
allocation could be insufficient in version zero.

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?

If the message is an error message, execute automatic allocation.
If the message is not an error message, check if it would be better to
use automatic allocation in spite of this, as this method is not able
to include transfer prices.
In Customizing, you can change this message from an error message to a
warning, or note, or you can deactivate it altogether. In the
Implementation Guide (IMG), choose <LS>General Controlling</>
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUORK3OBA5>Change Message Control</> (Work area: BK,
message number: 223)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BK223 - Transfer prices are active; Use automatic allocation ?

  The SAP error message BK223, which states "Transfer prices are active; Use automatic allocation," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting and controlling when dealing with internal pricing and allocations between different cost centers or profit centers. This error indicates that the system has detected that transfer pricing is enabled, and it is prompting the user to utilize automatic allocation methods instead of manual ones.
  
  Cause:
  
  Transfer Pricing Configuration: The error arises when transfer pricing is configured in the system, and the user attempts to perform a transaction that requires allocation of costs or revenues without using the automatic allocation method.
  Manual Allocation Attempt: The user may be trying to manually allocate costs or revenues in a scenario where the system expects automatic allocation due to the active transfer pricing settings.
  Inconsistent Settings: There may be inconsistencies in the configuration settings for the controlling area, cost centers, or profit centers that lead to