BKN517 - Also select cost center as receiver

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BKN - Manual Actual Postings in CO

• Message number: 517

• Message text: Also select cost center as receiver

What causes this issue?

You selected the <ZH>Activity Type</> field as the receiver.

System Response

An activity type is not valid as a receiver.

How to fix this error?

Mark the <ZH>Cost Center</> field as well.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BKN517 - Also select cost center as receiver ?

  The SAP error message BKN517 typically indicates an issue related to the selection of a cost center as a receiver in a financial transaction or posting. This error can occur in various contexts, such as during the posting of journal entries, allocations, or other financial documents where cost centers are involved.
  Cause of Error BKN517
  The error message BKN517 usually arises due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Cost Center Not Defined: The cost center you are trying to use may not be defined in the system or may not be active.
  Cost Center Assignment: The cost center may not be assigned to the relevant controlling area or may not be valid for the period in which you are trying to post.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the controlling area or the cost center settings that prevent the posting.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to post to the selected cost center.
  Posting Period Issues: The posting period may be closed or not open for the cost center you are trying to use.
  
  Solution to Error BKN517
  To resolve the BKN517 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Cost Center Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code KS03 (Display Cost Center) and verify that the cost center exists and is active.
  Ensure that the cost center is assigned to the correct controlling area.
  
  
  
  Verify Cost Center Assignment:
  
  Check if the cost center is assigned to the relevant cost element and that it is valid for the period you are trying to post.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration settings for the controlling area and cost center are correct. This may involve checking the settings in transaction codes like OKKP (Controlling Area) and OKB9 (Cost Element).
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to post to the cost center. This can be checked in transaction code SU53 (Display Authorization Check) after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Posting Period:
  
  Ensure that the posting period is open for the cost center. You can check this in transaction code OB52 (Open and Close Posting Periods).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KS01 (Create Cost Center), KS02 (Change Cost Center), and KS03 (Display Cost Center).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to error BKN517 for specific patches or updates that may address the issue.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered the same error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the BKN517 error in SAP.