How To Fix BKN502 - Select a cost center and an activity type as sender objects

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BKN - Manual Actual Postings in CO

• Message number: 502

• Message text: Select a cost center and an activity type as sender objects

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BKN502 - Select a cost center and an activity type as sender objects ?

  The SAP error message BKN502, which states "Select a cost center and an activity type as sender objects," typically occurs in the context of cost accounting or internal order management when you are trying to execute a transaction that requires specific sender objects to be defined.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when:
  
  Missing Sender Objects: The system requires both a cost center and an activity type to be specified for the transaction you are trying to execute. If either of these is missing, the error will be triggered.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the cost center or activity type may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry where the cost center or activity type is not correctly selected or is invalid.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the BKN502 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Input Fields: Ensure that you have selected both a valid cost