How To Fix PE765 - Cost assignment not permitted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PE - Shift Planning: Messages

• Message number: 765

• Message text: Cost assignment not permitted

What causes this issue?

Cost assignment is only possible for whole-day shifts. Whole-day and
partial-day attendances can also be assigned to a cost center.

How to fix this error?

Select only the above time information for cost assignments.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PE765 - Cost assignment not permitted ?

  The SAP error message PE765 "Cost assignment not permitted" typically occurs in the context of cost accounting or when trying to assign costs to a cost center, internal order, or other cost objects in SAP. This error can arise due to several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Causes of PE765 Error
  
  
  Cost Center/Order Status: The cost center or internal order may be locked or not allowed to accept costs. This can happen if the cost center is marked as inactive or if the internal order is closed.
  
  
  Period Closing: The posting period may be closed for the cost center or internal order. If the period is closed, no further postings can be made.
  
  
  Cost Element Configuration: The cost element being used may not be configured correctly for the type of posting you are trying to make. For example, it may not be allowed for certain types of cost assignments.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to post costs to the specified cost center or internal order.
  
  
  Account Assignment: The account assignment may not be valid for the type of transaction being processed.
  
  
  Solutions to PE765 Error
  
  
  Check Cost Center/Order Status:
  
  Verify that the cost center or internal order is active and not locked. You can do this by checking the master data for the cost center or order.
  
  
  
  Open Posting Period:
  
  Ensure that the posting period is open. You can check this in the period closing settings in SAP. If the period is closed, you may need to open it or post in a different period.
  
  
  
  Review Cost Element Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the cost element being used. Ensure that it is set up to allow postings to the relevant cost center or internal order.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to post to the cost center or internal order. This may involve checking user roles and authorizations in SAP.
  
  
  
  Validate Account Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the account assignment is valid for the transaction type. Check if the account assignment is correctly specified in the transaction.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like KS03 (Display Cost Center), KO03 (Display Internal Order), or KSB1 (Cost Centers: Actual Line Items) to investigate the status and details of cost centers and internal orders.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide patches or additional guidance.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed information on cost accounting and error handling.
  
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in controlling (CO) to further diagnose the problem.