How To Fix GM091 - Secondary cost element & cannot be planned on cost center &

GM091 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GM - Combination manager

• Message number: 091

• Message text: Secondary cost element & cannot be planned on cost center &

What causes this issue?

The cost element &V1& has a secondary cost element type.
The cost center &V2& to be planned is blocked against the planning of
secondary costs. The block was made in the master record of this cost
center for period(s) &V3&.

How to fix this error?

Either do not plan the cost center/cost element combination
&V2&/&V1&, or
Shorten the planning period so that cost center &V2& is open for
secondary cost planning in the new period, or
Arrange for the block to be removed.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GM091 - Secondary cost element & cannot be planned on cost center & ?

  The SAP error message GM091 indicates that a secondary cost element cannot be planned on a cost center. This error typically arises in the context of controlling and planning processes within SAP, particularly when dealing with cost centers and cost elements in the Controlling (CO) module.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Secondary Cost Element Usage: Secondary cost elements are used for internal allocations and do not represent actual costs incurred. They are typically used for internal cost transfers, assessments, or distributions. Planning on a cost center with a secondary cost element is not allowed because secondary cost elements are not meant to capture actual costs.
  
  
  Planning Configuration: The planning configuration in SAP may not allow for secondary cost elements to be used in planning scenarios for cost centers.
  
  
  Cost Center Settings: The cost center may not be set up to allow planning with secondary cost elements.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Use Primary Cost Elements: If you need to plan costs on a cost