How To Fix K8111 - Secondary cost element & is not valid for resource planning

K8111 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 111

• Message text: Secondary cost element & is not valid for resource planning

What causes this issue?

You want to carry out a resource planning with cost element &V1&.
However, in fiscal year &V2& this has only the secondary cost element
category &V3&.
Resources can only be planned with primary cost elements or revenues.

System Response

The entry is rejected by the system.

How to fix this error?

Select a suitable primary cost element, or plan the selected secondary
cost element &V1& without resources.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K8111 - Secondary cost element & is not valid for resource planning ?

  The SAP error message K8111, which states that a secondary cost element is not valid for resource planning, typically occurs in the context of controlling and cost accounting within SAP. This error indicates that the secondary cost element you are trying to use is not configured to be utilized in resource planning activities.
  
  Cause:
  
  Cost Element Configuration: The secondary cost element may not be set up correctly in the system. Specifically, it may not be marked as valid for resource planning.
  Planning Type: The planning type you are using may not support the secondary cost element.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data associated with the cost element or the resource planning setup.
  Transaction Type: The transaction you are trying to execute may not be compatible with the secondary cost element.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Cost Element Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code KA03 (Display Cost Element).
  Enter the cost element number and check its settings.
  Ensure that