How To Fix BK251 - Statistical auxiliary account assignments fr. sender not allowed for TA &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 251

• Message text: Statistical auxiliary account assignments fr. sender not allowed for TA &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BK251 - Statistical auxiliary account assignments fr. sender not allowed for TA & ?

  The SAP error message BK251 indicates that there is an issue with statistical auxiliary account assignments for a sender in a transaction. This error typically arises in the context of financial accounting and controlling (FI/CO) when trying to post a transaction that involves statistical postings.
  Cause:
  The error message BK251 usually occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Incorrect Account Assignment: The sender account is not set up to allow statistical postings. This can happen if the account is not configured correctly in the chart of accounts or if it is not marked as a statistical account.
  
  
  Transaction Type Restrictions: The transaction type (TA) being used may not allow statistical postings for the specified sender account. Certain transaction types are restricted from using statistical accounts.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the controlling area or in the account assignment that prevent the use of statistical accounts for the specific transaction.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the BK251 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Account Configuration:
  
  Go to the account master data for the sender account and ensure that it is configured to allow statistical postings. You can check this in the transaction code FS00 (G/L Account Master Record).
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Type:
  
  Verify the transaction type being used. Check if it is allowed to post to statistical accounts. You can do this by reviewing the configuration in the transaction code OBA7 (Define Transaction Types).
  
  
  
  Adjust Configuration:
  
  If necessary, adjust the configuration settings in the controlling area or the relevant account assignment settings to allow for statistical postings. This may involve consulting with your SAP FI/CO configuration team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the transaction type and account assignment rules.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FS00: G/L Account Master Record
  OBA7: Define Transaction Types
  OBY6: Define Company Code Global Parameters
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the transaction involving statistical postings.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in FI/CO for further assistance.