How To Fix BP617 - Enter either an origin group or cost type

BP617 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BP - Budgeting and planning

• Message number: 617

• Message text: Enter either an origin group or cost type

What causes this issue?

You may fill in only one of the fields "Origin group" and "Cost type"
in each line, as they are mutually exclusive.

How to fix this error?

Delete one of the two entries.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BP617 - Enter either an origin group or cost type ?

  The SAP error message BP617, which states "Enter either an origin group or cost type," typically occurs in the context of business partner (BP) or cost center management within SAP. This error indicates that the system requires either an origin group or a cost type to be specified in the relevant transaction or configuration.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The error usually arises when a user attempts to create or modify a business partner or cost center without providing the necessary information. Specifically, either the origin group or cost type is not filled in.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that require these fields to be populated for certain processes or transactions.
  Data Entry Error: Users may overlook these fields during data entry, leading to the error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the BP617 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Required Fields:
  
  Ensure that either the "Origin Group" or "Cost Type" field is filled in the