Message type: E = Error
Message class: BK - Create, Display, Reverse Controlling Document
Message number: 504
Message text: Business process & has no indirectly allocable performance types.
In the transaction "Enter Non-Allocatable Activities", you entered
business process &V1&, which has allocation category &V2&. However,
because the document already has allocation category 2, 3, or 5
(indirect allocation), you cannot use the given allocation category for
this document.
Within a document, you can use only the same allocation category,
either category 3 (<ZH>indirect allocation</>) or category 4 (<ZH>non-
allocatable</>).
Enter only allocation categories 2, 3, or 5 for this document, or
delete all document items and repeat your entries.
Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.
BK504
- Business process & has no indirectly allocable performance types. ?The SAP error message BK504, which states "Business process & has no indirectly allocable performance types," typically occurs in the context of cost accounting and controlling within SAP. This error indicates that the specified business process does not have any performance types that can be allocated indirectly. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
Cause: Missing Performance Types: The business process in question may not have any performance types defined that can be allocated indirectly. Performance types are used to categorize the activities or services provided by a business process.
Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the controlling area or the business process setup that prevents the allocation of performance types. Incorrect Master Data: The master data for the business process may not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of indirectly allocable performance types.
Solution: Check Performance Types: Navigate to the configuration settings for the business process in
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