How To Fix AO371 - Responsible business area is required field - no assignment in cost ctr

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AO - Appropriation requests - Master data / Customizing

• Message number: 371

• Message text: Responsible business area is required field - no assignment in cost ctr

What causes this issue?

The business area is a required field according to the field selection
of the appropriation request.
You chose cost center &V1&, which is <ZH>not assigned</> to a business
area.

System Response

You have to make the required entry for the business area. You cannot
enter cost center &V1&.

How to fix this error?

Do one of the following:
Use a different cost center.
The profit center and the business area are automatically adopted from
the cost center.
If the profit center or business area are required fields, then you can
only choose cost centers in which this data has been entered.
Change the control for the responsible business area field so that it
is not a required field.
Note:
When the business area is adopted from the cost center, it does not
necessarily make sense to make both fields required entry fields.
Assign the business area for cost center &V1& in the master record of
the cost center.

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 AO371 - Responsible business area is required field - no assignment in cost ctr ?

  The SAP error message AO371 ("Responsible business area is required field - no assignment in cost center") typically occurs when you are trying to post a transaction that requires a responsible business area, but the cost center you are using does not have an assignment to a business area. This is common in financial postings, especially in asset accounting or controlling modules.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Assignment: The cost center you are using in your transaction does not have a business area assigned to it.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration in the system may not have been set up correctly to link cost centers with business areas.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry where the cost center is not correctly specified.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Cost Center Assignment:
  
  Go to the transaction code KS03 (Display Cost Center) in SAP.
  Enter the cost center and the controlling area.
  Check if the business area is assigned to the cost center. If not, you will need to assign a business area.
  
  
  
  Assign Business Area:
  
  If the business area is missing, you can assign it by using transaction code KS02 (Change Cost Center).
  Make the necessary changes to include the appropriate business area.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you are an SAP administrator or have access to configuration settings, check the configuration for cost centers and business areas in the controlling module.
  Ensure that the settings allow for the assignment of business areas to cost centers.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about which business area to assign, consult with your finance or controlling team to ensure that the correct business area is used.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to post the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Business Area: A business area is an organizational unit that represents a specific area of operations or a segment of the business. It is used for internal and external reporting.
  Cost Center: A cost center is a unit within an organization that does not directly generate revenue but incurs costs. It is used for tracking and controlling costs.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KS01 (Create Cost Center), KS02 (Change Cost Center), and KS03 (Display Cost Center) for managing cost centers.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to involve your SAP support team or a consultant for further investigation.