How To Fix GM025 - Indirect cost element & is not supported in revenue planning

GM025 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GM - Combination manager

• Message number: 025

• Message text: Indirect cost element & is not supported in revenue planning

What causes this issue?

Cost element &V1& is an indirect cost element. Indirect cost elements
are special cost elements that are used for internal cost allocations.
These cost elements are therefore not used within revenue planning.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

GM025 - Details

• The SAP error message GM025 indicates that an indirect cost element is being used in a context where it is not supported, specifically in revenue planning. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with the integration of cost elements in planning scenarios.
  
  Cause:
  
  Indirect Cost Element: The error occurs because the cost element being referenced is classified as an indirect cost element. In SAP, indirect cost elements are typically used for overhead costs and are not intended to be used in revenue planning scenarios.
  Planning Configuration: The planning configuration may not be set up to allow indirect cost elements in revenue planning. This can happen if the planning version or the planning layout does not support the use of indirect costs in the revenue planning process.
  Incorrect Assignment: The cost element may have been incorrectly assigned to a planning scenario that expects direct costs or revenue