How To Fix FINS_ACDOC_POST051 - Secondary costs are not defined for document type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Secondary costs are not defined for document type &1

What causes this issue?

G/L account &V2& is defined as type secondary costs. Posting to
secondary costs is not allowed for document type &V1&.

System Response

Depending on customizing the posting can be made or can't.

How to fix this error?

Mark secondary costs as allowed account type in document type &V1&.
Or
In Customizing you can change the message type:
Message switched off: The posting can be made.
Message type "W" (Standard): The system issues a warning message and the
user can decide if the posting shall be made.
Message type "E": The system issues an error message and the posting
cannot be made.

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

INCLUDE CUSTOMIZED_MESSAGE_INFO OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_POST051 - Secondary costs are not defined for document type &1 ?

  The SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_POST051 indicates that secondary costs are not defined for a specific document type in the system. This error typically arises during the posting of accounting documents, particularly in the context of controlling (CO) and financial accounting (FI) integration.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  Document Type Configuration: The document type being used does not have secondary cost elements defined in the configuration. This can happen if the document type is not set up correctly in the system.
  Missing Secondary Cost Elements: The secondary cost elements that are supposed to be associated with the document type are not defined or are incorrectly configured.
  Posting Logic: The posting logic for the document type may not allow for secondary costs, leading to this error when an attempt is made to post such costs.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for document types in SAP (Transaction Code: OBA7 or SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for Financial Accounting (FI) and check the settings for the document type in question.
  Ensure that secondary cost elements are defined for the document type.
  
  
  
  Define Secondary Cost Elements:
  
  If secondary cost elements are not defined, you will need to create them. This can be done in the controlling module (Transaction Code: KS01 for creating cost elements).
  Ensure that the cost elements are correctly assigned to the relevant document type.
  
  
  
  Review Posting Logic:
  
  Check the posting logic for the document type to ensure that it allows for secondary costs. This may involve reviewing the configuration in the controlling area.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring document types and secondary cost elements.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test posting to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  KS01: Create Cost Element
  KS02: Change Cost Element
  OBA7: Document Type Configuration
  SPRO: SAP Reference IMG for configuration settings.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting to make the changes has the necessary authorizations to modify document types and cost elements.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.