How To Fix 9K008 - No limitation found for a CO object

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 9K - Messages: Data Access for CO-OM Reporting

• Message number: 008

• Message text: No limitation found for a CO object

What causes this issue?

The R/3 System tried to execute a report with unlimited selection
criteria for the CO objects (such as cost centers, orders, or business
processes).

System Response

Processing terminated because otherwise the R/3 System would include
the data for all available CO objects in the report. Generally
speaking, this is not particularly useful.

How to fix this error?

Check the definition of your report and limit the number of CO objects
for selection.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 9K008 - No limitation found for a CO object ?

  The SAP error message 9K008: "No limitation found for a CO object" typically occurs in the context of Controlling (CO) when you are trying to post a transaction or perform an operation that requires a limitation or a budget to be defined for a specific CO object (like a cost center, internal order, or project).
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Limitation: The primary cause of this error is that there is no budget or limitation defined for the specific CO object you are trying to use. This can happen if:
  
  The CO object has not been set up correctly in the system.
  The budget or limitation has not been assigned to the CO object.
  The validity period for the budget has expired.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration settings in the Controlling module, such as missing settings in the budget management or planning areas.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the limitations for the CO object.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Limitations: 
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., KP06 for cost center planning) and ensure that a budget or limitation is defined for the CO object in question.
  If you are using internal orders, check the order type settings and ensure that the budget is correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Check Validity Period: 
  
  Ensure that the budget or limitation is valid for the period in which you are trying to post the transaction. If the budget is only valid for a specific fiscal year or period, make sure you are within that range.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration: 
  
  Check the configuration settings in the Controlling module to ensure that everything is set up correctly. This may involve reviewing the settings for budget management, planning, and CO object types.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check: 
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and post to the CO object. This may involve checking user roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on setting up limitations and budgets for CO objects.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  KP06: Cost Center Planning
  KSB1: Cost Centers: Actual Line Items
  KOB1: Orders: Actual Line Items
  CJI3: Project: Actual Line Items
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches.
  
  
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups for shared experiences and solutions from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.