How To Fix K8066 - Sender CCtr & sender AType & and sender bus. process & not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K8 - CO Planning: Messages for Function Group KAPP

• Message number: 066

• Message text: Sender CCtr & sender AType & and sender bus. process & not allowed

What causes this issue?

You have entered the values &v1&/&v2& for the sender cost
center/activity type characteristics, and at the same time the value
&v3& for the sender business process.
Within a planning record, you can plan either an activity input from a
cost center/activity type or a process input from a business process.
You must opt for one of these alternatives. Both information types are
not allowed within one planning record.

System Response

The entry or the characteristics combination is not accepted.

How to fix this error?

If you have just entered these values in a new line,
remove either the values &v1&/&v2& for the sender cost center/activity
type characteristics or the value &v3& for the sender business process.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K8066 - Sender CCtr & sender AType & and sender bus. process & not allowed ?

  The SAP error message K8066 typically indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the sender cost center (CCtr), sender activity type (AType), and sender business process in the context of cost accounting or internal orders. This error usually arises when there is an attempt to post a transaction that is not allowed due to the configuration settings in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issues: The sender cost center, activity type, or business process may not be properly configured in the system. This could be due to missing or incorrect settings in the controlling area or the master data.
  Authorization Problems: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the transaction involving the specified sender cost center or activity type.
  Posting Restrictions: There may be restrictions on posting to certain cost centers or activity types based on the business process or the period being closed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration of the sender cost center, activity type, and business process in the controlling area. Ensure that they are correctly set up and active.
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code SPRO) and check the settings under Controlling (CO) for cost centers and activity types.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the master data for the cost center and activity type is correctly maintained. Check if the cost center is valid and active for the period in question.
  Use transaction codes such as KS03 (Display Cost Center) and KA03 (Display Activity Type) to review the details.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to post to the specified cost center and activity type. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Posting Period:
  
  Check if the posting period is open for the transaction you are trying to execute. If the period is closed, you may need to open it or post in a different period.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to error K8066 for any specific guidance or updates that may apply to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO (Configuration)
  KS03 (Display Cost Center)
  KA03 (Display Activity Type)
  KSB1 (Cost Centers: Actual Line Items)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for K8066 in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  
  Support: 
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the K8066 error message in SAP.