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

9K008 - Overview

• 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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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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