How To Fix KFPR005 - Cost element & is not a primary cost element

KFPR005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KFPR - Transfer Prices for Individual Projects

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Cost element & is not a primary cost element

What causes this issue?

You have entered a <GL:cost_element>cost element</> which is not
assigned to cost element category 01 (primary cost element).

System Response

INCLUDE NA_ALLG_NOVERARBEITUNG OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

Enter a primary cost element.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KFPR005 - Cost element & is not a primary cost element ?

  The SAP error message KFPR005 indicates that the cost element you are trying to use is not a primary cost element. This typically occurs in the context of cost accounting when you attempt to post costs to a cost element that is not defined as a primary cost element in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Cost Element Type: In SAP, cost elements are categorized into primary and secondary cost elements. Primary cost elements are used to post costs directly from financial accounting (FI) to controlling (CO), while secondary cost elements are used for internal cost allocations and do not have a direct link to financial accounting.
  Configuration Issue: The cost element you are trying to use may not be configured correctly in the system. It might be set up as a secondary cost element or not defined at all.
  Posting Type: The transaction you are attempting to execute may require a primary cost element, and using