How To Fix CK205 - Cost element & is not a primary cost element

CK205 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 205

• Message text: Cost element & is not a primary cost element

What causes this issue?

The system expects cost element &V1& to be a primary cost element.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator.
&sys_admin&
RESET N1
Check in the cost element master to see if the
<DS:GLOS.cost_element_type>cost element type</> is correct.
Check to see if the correct cost element was used with external
procurement in the routing or in the info record.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK205 - Cost element & is not a primary cost element ?

  The SAP error message CK205 indicates that the cost element specified is not a primary cost element. This error typically occurs during the execution of cost planning or when trying to post costs to a cost center or internal order.
  
  Cause:
  
  Cost Element Type: The cost element in question is likely defined as a secondary cost element in the SAP system. Primary cost elements are used to post costs directly to financial accounting, while secondary cost elements are used for internal cost allocations and do not have a direct link to financial accounting.
  
  Configuration Issues: The cost element may not be properly configured in the system, or it may not be assigned to the correct cost element category.
  Posting Context: The context in which you are trying to use the cost element may not allow for secondary cost elements, such as when posting to a cost center or internal order.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Cost Element Configuration:
  
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