How To Fix BKN517 - Also select cost center as receiver

BKN517 - Overview

• 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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

BKN517 - Details

• 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