How To Fix CKBK039 - Automatic account assignment determines invalid cost element &

CKBK039 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CKBK - Messages of the Valuation Functions

• Message number: 039

• Message text: Automatic account assignment determines invalid cost element &

What causes this issue?

Automatic account assignment determines consumption account &v1&. This
account is invalid in company code &v4& (controlling area &v2&) on the
&v3&.

System Response

The cost element is not transferred.

How to fix this error?

Either enter a cost element or change the control parameters for the
account determination.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CKBK039 - Automatic account assignment determines invalid cost element & ?

  The SAP error message CKBK039, which states "Automatic account assignment determines invalid cost element," typically occurs during the posting of a transaction in the Controlling (CO) module. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valid cost element for the automatic account assignment based on the configuration settings.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Cost Element: The cost element being referenced in the transaction does not exist or is not valid for the specified transaction type.
  Missing Configuration: The automatic account assignment configuration may not be set up correctly in the system. This can include missing entries in the relevant tables or incorrect settings in the controlling area.
  Cost Element Status: The cost element may be marked as inactive or may not be assigned to the appropriate cost center or internal order.
  Account Assignment Object: The account assignment object (like cost center, internal order, etc.) may not be correctly defined or may not have the necessary