How To Fix GM060 - Settlement cost element & is not supported in primary cost planning

GM060 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GM - Combination manager

• Message number: 060

• Message text: Settlement cost element & is not supported in primary cost planning

What causes this issue?

Cost element &V1& is a cost element that is used for external order
settlement (for example, settlement to a G/L account). These cost
elements are therefore not taken into account in primary cost planning.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GM060 - Settlement cost element & is not supported in primary cost planning ?

  The SAP error message GM060, which states "Settlement cost element & is not supported in primary cost planning," typically occurs in the context of Public Sector Management (PSM) or when dealing with Grants Management (GM) in SAP. This error indicates that the specified cost element is not allowed for primary cost planning in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Cost Element Configuration: The cost element in question may not be configured correctly for primary cost planning. In SAP, cost elements can be categorized as primary or secondary, and not all cost elements are suitable for primary cost planning.
  Settlement Type: The cost element may be designated for settlement purposes only, meaning it is intended for use in the settlement of costs rather than for planning.
  Planning Version: The planning version being used may not support the specified cost element for primary cost planning.
  Transaction Type: The transaction type associated with the cost element may not be compatible with