How To Fix GM061 - Reserves & are not supported in primary cost planning

GM061 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GM - Combination manager

• Message number: 061

• Message text: Reserves & are not supported in primary cost planning

What causes this issue?

Cost element &V1& is a provision. Provisions are special cost elements
that are not taken into account within 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 GM061 - Reserves & are not supported in primary cost planning ?

  The SAP error message GM061 ("Reserves & are not supported in primary cost planning") typically occurs in the context of the SAP Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with cost planning and budgeting in the context of governmental accounting or public sector management.
  
  Cause:
  The error GM061 arises when there is an attempt to use reserves in primary cost planning. In SAP, primary cost planning is designed to handle direct costs associated with cost centers, internal orders, or projects. However, reserves (which are often used for future obligations or contingencies) are not supported in this type of planning. This limitation is due to the nature of how primary costs are structured and reported in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GM061 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Review Planning Settings: Check the planning settings in your SAP system to ensure that you are not trying to include reserves in a primary cost planning scenario. If reserves