KO011 - Secondary cost planning (&) is not allowed for order &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KO - Master data for CO orders

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Secondary cost planning (&) is not allowed for order &

What causes this issue?

The order status determines which transactions are allowed on an order.
You can also block certain transactions by combining them into a
disallowed transaction group, that you then enter into the order.
You can carry out a transaction on an order only if
the status allows the transaction, and
this transaction is not included in the disallowed-transaction group in
the order.

System Response

The planning of activity-related costs is not allowed for order &v2&.

How to fix this error?

To be able to plan order &v2&, set a status that allows transaction
&v1& (&v3&). Make sure that the order is not blocked against this
transaction.

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KO011 - Secondary cost planning (&) is not allowed for order & ?

  The SAP error message KO011 indicates that secondary cost planning is not allowed for a specific order. This error typically arises in the context of controlling (CO) when trying to perform secondary cost planning activities on an order that is not configured to allow such actions.
  Cause:
  
  Order Type Configuration: The order type associated with the order may not be set up to allow secondary cost planning. This can happen if the order type is configured only for primary cost planning.
  Order Status: The order may be in a status that does not permit secondary cost planning. For example, if the order is already settled or closed, secondary cost planning may not be allowed.
  Cost Element Settings: The cost elements used in the planning may not be defined as secondary cost elements in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform secondary cost planning on the specified order.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Order Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the order type in the SAP system (Transaction code: OPL8).
  Ensure that the order type allows for secondary cost planning. You may need to adjust the settings if it is not enabled.
  
  
  
  Review Order Status:
  
  Check the status of the order using transaction code KO03 (Display Order).
  If the order is settled or closed, you may need to reopen it or create a new order for planning purposes.
  
  
  
  Verify Cost Element Settings:
  
  Ensure that the cost elements you are trying to use for secondary cost planning are correctly defined as secondary cost elements in the system.
  You can check this in the cost element master data (Transaction code: KA03).
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform secondary cost planning. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team or by using transaction code SU53 to analyze authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to cost planning and order management for additional insights and best practices.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KO01: Create Order
  KO02: Change Order
  KO03: Display Order
  KSPP: Secondary Cost Planning
  KA03: Display Cost Element
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or bugs related to this error message.
  
  
  Community Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or support channels for additional insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the KO011 error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.