How To Fix FINS_ACDOC_POST004 - Cost assignment type &1 is not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_ACDOC_POST - FIN UDoc posting: Message from posting

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Cost assignment type &1 is not allowed

What causes this issue?

You have assigned costs or revenues to a cost objects of type &v1&.

System Response

Cost assignment type &v1& is not allowed.

How to fix this error?

Use a cost object of another category such as cost center or order.

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 FINS_ACDOC_POST004 - Cost assignment type &1 is not allowed ?

  The SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_POST004 indicates that there is an issue with the cost assignment type being used in a financial document posting. Specifically, it states that the cost assignment type specified (denoted by &1) is not allowed in the current context.
  Cause:
  This error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Cost Assignment Type: The cost assignment type being used in the transaction is not valid for the specific posting or document type.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the system may not allow the specified cost assignment type for the particular transaction or account.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use the specified cost assignment type.
  Posting Period Issues: The posting period may be closed or not open for the type of transaction being attempted.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Cost Assignment Type: Verify that the cost assignment type you are trying to use is valid for the transaction. You can do this by checking the configuration settings in the SAP system.
  
  
  Review Configuration: 
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant area for Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO) and check the settings for cost assignment types.
  Ensure that the cost assignment type is allowed for the specific document type and posting scenario.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the transaction with the specified cost assignment type. You may need to consult with your SAP security team.
  
  
  Check Posting Period: Ensure that the posting period is open for the transaction you are trying to execute. You can check this in the transaction code OB52 (for controlling) or through the relevant financial settings.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: You may find it useful to familiarize yourself with transaction codes such as:
  
  SPRO: For configuration settings.
  OB52: For managing posting periods.
  SE93: To check for custom error messages or transaction codes.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for the error message number in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Community Forums: Consider visiting SAP Community forums or other user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution.