How To Fix BK504 - Business process & has no indirectly allocable performance types.

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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.

What causes this issue?

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.

System Response

Within a document, you can use only the same allocation category,
either category 3 (<ZH>indirect allocation</>) or category 4 (<ZH>non-
allocatable</>).

How to fix this error?

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 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 SAP.
  Ensure that performance types are defined and that at least one of them is marked as indirectly allocable.
  
  
  
  Review Business Process Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the business process (Transaction code: OKKP or similar).
  Verify that the business process is correctly configured and linked to the appropriate performance types.
  
  
  
  Update Master Data:
  
  Check the master data associated with the business process to ensure that it is complete and accurate.
  If necessary, update the master data to include the required performance types.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to business processes and performance types for additional guidance on configuration.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test allocation to ensure that the error is resolved and that the business process can now allocate performance types correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OKKP (for controlling area settings) and KSU5 (for performance type settings).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and modify the business process and performance type settings.
  Consulting SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the BK504 error and implement a solution to resolve it.