How To Fix GM031 - Secondary cost element & is not supported in primary cost distribution.

GM031 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GM - Combination manager

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Secondary cost element & is not supported in primary cost distribution.

What causes this issue?

Cost element &V1& is a secondary cost element. Secondary cost elements
are special cost elements that are used for internal cost allocation.
These cost elements are therefore not taken into account in primary
cost distribution.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

GM031 - Details

• The SAP error message GM031 indicates that a secondary cost element is being used in a context where only primary cost elements are allowed, specifically in the case of primary cost distribution. This typically occurs in the context of internal cost allocations or distributions where the system expects primary cost elements to be used for the distribution of costs.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Cost Element Type: The error arises when a secondary cost element (which is used for allocations and internal accounting) is mistakenly used in a transaction or process that requires a primary cost element (which is used for actual costs).
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the controlling (CO) module that are not set up correctly, leading to the system not recognizing the cost element type appropriately.
  Transaction Type: The transaction being executed may inherently require the use of primary cost elements, and the secondary cost element is not valid in that