How To Fix BKN510 - Select a suitable column

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BKN - Manual Actual Postings in CO

• Message number: 510

• Message text: Select a suitable column

What causes this issue?

You wish to enter a default value in a column, but you either:
Did not select a column
Selected an inappropriate column
Examples of inappropriate columns:
Columns that are not ready for input.
Columns for pushbuttons or amount fields.

System Response

The system is unable to execute the required funtion.

How to fix this error?

Select an appropriate column:
Appropriate columns are:
RESET N1
Ready for input
Not for pushbuttons or amount fields

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BKN510 - Select a suitable column ?

  The SAP error message BKN510 ("Select a suitable column") typically occurs in the context of the SAP Bank Communication Management (BCM) module or during the processing of bank statements. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a suitable column in the data being processed, which may be due to various reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Mapping: The columns in the bank statement file may not be correctly mapped to the expected fields in SAP. This can happen if the file format does not match the configuration in SAP.
  Missing Data: The bank statement may be missing required data or columns that SAP expects to process the statement correctly.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings in the Bank Communication Management module, such as incorrect settings for the bank statement processing.
  File Format Issues: The file format (e.g., CSV, MT940, etc.) may not be compatible with the settings in SAP, leading to