How To Fix K5152 - Clearing account &1 for transaction &2 defined as cost element

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K5 - CO Reconciliation Ledger

• Message number: 152

• Message text: Clearing account &1 for transaction &2 defined as cost element

What causes this issue?

G/L accounts of transaction &V2& must have the account type for
non-operational expenses and revenues. G/L account &V1& has the account
type "Primary Costs or Revenues" or "Secondary Costs", however.

System Response

A posting cannot be made.

How to fix this error?

Either enter a different G/L account in account determination or change
the account type for the G/L account &V1& to the account type for
non-operational expenses and revenues.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K5152 - Clearing account &1 for transaction &2 defined as cost element ?

  The SAP error message K5152 indicates that there is an issue with a clearing account that has been defined as a cost element in the system. This typically occurs in the context of cost accounting and can arise during various transactions, such as when trying to post costs or perform settlements.
  Cause:
  The error message K5152 is triggered when:
  
  A clearing account is being used in a transaction that is not appropriate for a cost element.
  The clearing account is defined in the system as a cost element, but it is not set up correctly for the type of transaction being processed.
  There may be inconsistencies in the configuration of the cost element or the clearing account in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the K5152 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Configuration of the Clearing Account:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYC to check the configuration of the clearing account.
  Ensure that the account is correctly defined and that it is not set as a cost element if it should not be.
  
  
  
  Review Cost Element Settings:
  
  Use transaction code KA03 to display the cost element and verify its settings.
  Ensure that the cost element is configured correctly and is appropriate for the type of transactions you are trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Adjust Transaction Settings:
  
  If the transaction you are trying to execute is not compatible with the clearing account, consider using a different account or adjusting the transaction settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to cost accounting and clearing accounts for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Check for Customizations:
  
  If your organization has custom developments or enhancements, check if any custom logic is affecting the behavior of the clearing account or cost element.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBYC: Configuration of automatic account determination.
  KA03: Display cost element.
  KSB1: Display actual line items for cost centers.
  
  
  
  Cost Element Types:
  
  Understand the different types of cost elements (primary and secondary) and their appropriate use cases.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional solutions related to this error message.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the K5152 error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.