How To Fix KP592 - Primary cost element &1 cannot be planned to business process &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KP - CO-OM Planning

• Message number: 592

• Message text: Primary cost element &1 cannot be planned to business process &2

What causes this issue?

You want to plan the primary cost element &V1& on business process &V2&
.

System Response

For business process &V2&, planning of primary costs with the primary
cost element &V1& is not permitted.

How to fix this error?

To be able to plan a business process &V2&, use a different cost
element.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KP592 - Primary cost element &1 cannot be planned to business process &2 ?

  The SAP error message KP592 indicates that a primary cost element cannot be planned for a specific business process. This error typically arises in the context of cost planning in SAP Controlling (CO) when trying to assign costs to a business process that is not configured to accept that particular cost element.
  Cause:
  
  Cost Element Configuration: The primary cost element may not be assigned to the business process in the configuration settings. This can happen if the cost element is not included in the planning layout for the business process.
  Planning Version: The planning version you are using may not be set up to allow planning for that cost element.
  Cost Element Type: The cost element might not be of the correct type (e.g., it should be a primary cost element).
  Business Process Settings: The business process itself may not be configured to accept certain types of costs or cost elements.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Cost Element Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the cost element and ensure that it is correctly set up for planning.
  Use transaction code KA03 to display the cost element and verify its settings.
  
  
  
  Review Business Process Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the business process to ensure that it is set up to accept the specific primary cost element.
  Use transaction code KOB1 to review the settings for the business process.
  
  
  
  Planning Version:
  
  Ensure that the planning version you are using is correctly configured to allow planning for the cost element.
  You can check this in the planning layout settings.
  
  
  
  Adjust Planning Layout:
  
  If necessary, adjust the planning layout to include the cost element for the business process.
  Use transaction code KP06 to modify the planning layout.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidance related to your configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KA03: Display Cost Element
  KOB1: Display Actual Line Items
  KP06: Change Planning Layout
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to cost elements and business processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the KP592 error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.