How To Fix BK047 - Order & is not assigned to controlling area &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BK - Create, Display, Reverse Controlling Document

• Message number: 047

• Message text: Order & is not assigned to controlling area &

What causes this issue?

You are creating a cost accounting document in controlling area &V2&.
Order &V1& is not assigned to controlling area &V2&, however, but to
controlling area &V3&.

System Response

Processing is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Enter another controlling area or order.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BK047 - Order & is not assigned to controlling area & ?

  The SAP error message BK047 indicates that a particular order is not assigned to a controlling area. This error typically arises in the context of controlling (CO) module transactions, where the system expects a specific order to be linked to a controlling area for proper cost accounting and reporting.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Assignment: The order in question has not been assigned to any controlling area in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The controlling area settings may not be properly configured to include the order type or the specific order.
  Order Type Issues: The order type used may not be valid for the controlling area in question.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, the assignment may not have been carried over correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Order Assignment:
  
  Go to the order in question and check if it is assigned to a controlling area. You can do this by navigating to the order details in the SAP GUI.
  If it is not assigned, you will need to assign it to the appropriate controlling area.
  
  
  
  Assign Controlling Area:
  
  If the order is not assigned, you can assign it by using transaction code KO02 (Change Order) and entering the correct controlling area.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the controlling area and ensure that the order type is included in the settings. This can be done through transaction code OKKP (Controlling Area: Settings).
  Ensure that the order type is valid for the controlling area.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or CO module consultant to ensure that all settings are correct.
  
  
  
  Data Migration Check:
  
  If this issue arose after a data migration, verify that all necessary mappings and assignments were correctly executed during the migration process.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KO02: Change Order
  OKKP: Controlling Area: Settings
  KOB1: Order: Actual Line Items
  KOB2: Order: Plan Line Items
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for BK047 in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and modify orders and controlling area assignments.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BK047 error and ensure that your orders are correctly assigned to the appropriate controlling areas in SAP.