How To Fix AW217 - No area exists for cost accounting valuation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AW - AuC messages

• Message number: 217

• Message text: No area exists for cost accounting valuation

What causes this issue?

You need to have at least one depreciation area that manages values for
cost accounting. The values from this depreciation area always have to
be capitalized 100%. Therefore, no version can be
assigned to this area. The area can be the book depreciation area, or
an area that has a cost-accounting area type.
One of these reasons could explain the error:
If your company code currency is different from your controlling area
currency and you do not use a capitalization version in the book
depreciation area, you need an area which is designated as a
cost-accounting area (area type 7) and is managed in controlling area
currency.
If your company code currency is different from your controlling area
currency and you do use a capitalization version in the book
depreciation area, you need an area which is designated as a
cost-accounting area (area type 7) and is managed in company code
currency, and a further area which adopts values from this area and is
managed in controlling area currency.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Please check
the definition of your depreciation areas
the active depreciation areas of your asset classes for assets
under construction.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AW217 - No area exists for cost accounting valuation ?

  The SAP error message AW217 ("No area exists for cost accounting valuation") typically occurs when there is an issue with the configuration of the controlling area or the valuation areas in the system. This error is often encountered during the execution of transactions related to cost accounting, such as when trying to post costs or perform assessments.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The controlling area may not be properly configured to have a cost accounting area defined.
  Inactive Cost Accounting Area: The cost accounting area might be inactive or not assigned to the relevant company code.
  Valuation Area Not Defined: The valuation area for the cost accounting might not be defined in the system.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the cost centers, internal orders, or other cost objects may not be set up correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Controlling Area Configuration:
  
  Go to the SPRO transaction (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to Controlling > General Controlling > Master Data > Cost Center Accounting > Define Controlling Area.
  Ensure that the controlling area is correctly defined and that the necessary settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Verify Cost Accounting Area:
  
  Ensure that the cost accounting area is active and assigned to the relevant company code.
  Check the settings under Controlling > General Controlling > Master Data > Cost Center Accounting > Define Cost Center.
  
  
  
  Check Valuation Areas:
  
  Ensure that the valuation area is defined and linked to the controlling area.
  You can check this in the configuration settings for cost accounting.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for cost centers, internal orders, and other relevant objects to ensure they are correctly set up and assigned to the appropriate controlling area.
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  Use transaction codes like KS01 (Create Cost Center), KO01 (Create Internal Order), etc., to verify the setup of cost objects.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or Controlling module expert for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KS01, KS02, KSB1, KOB1, etc., for managing cost centers and internal orders.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify cost accounting settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the AW217 error in SAP.