How To Fix BK081 - Project/WBS element & is not assigned to the CO area &

BK081 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 081

• Message text: Project/WBS element & is not assigned to the CO area &

What causes this issue?

You entered a cost accounting document in controlling area &V2&, but
project/WSB element &V1& is assigned to controlling area &V3&, not
&V2&.

System Response

Processing is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Enter a different controlling area or a different project/WBS element.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BK081 - Project/WBS element & is not assigned to the CO area & ?

  The SAP error message BK081 indicates that a Project or Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) element is not assigned to a Controlling (CO) area. This error typically arises when you attempt to perform a transaction that requires the WBS element to be linked to a specific CO area, but the assignment is missing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Assignment: The WBS element has not been assigned to any CO area in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the project or WBS element may not be set up correctly.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been an error during the creation of the WBS element, leading to it not being linked to the CO area.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the BK081 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check WBS Element Assignment:
  
  Go to the WBS element in the SAP system.
  Use transaction code CJ02 (Change Project) or CJ03 (Display Project) to view the details of the WBS element.
  Check if the WBS element is