How To Fix KI237 - Cost element &/& is defined as a secondary cost element

KI237 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KI -

• Message number: 237

• Message text: Cost element &/& is defined as a secondary cost element

What causes this issue?

Account &V2& in chart of accounts &V1& is a secondary account that can
only be posted to by transactions within CO.

System Response

Processing is terminated.

How to fix this error?

If this account is correct, you must examine the account classification
or account assignment if the account is assigned to automatically.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

KI237 - Details

• The SAP error message KI237 indicates that a cost element is defined as a secondary cost element, which means it cannot be used in certain contexts where primary cost elements are required. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  
  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 within controlling.
  Incorrect Posting: The error occurs when there is an attempt to post costs to a secondary cost element in a context that only allows primary cost elements, such as certain types of cost center accounting or internal orders.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Cost Element Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code KA03 (Display Cost Element) and check the configuration of the cost element in question. Ensure that it is