How To Fix BK118 - No CO document exists for accounting document &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 118

• Message text: No CO document exists for accounting document &

What causes this issue?

No corresponding CO document exists for the FI document &V1& from
company code &V2&, fiscal year &V3&.

System Response

The SAP System cannot run this transaction for the FI document because
no CO line items exist.

How to fix this error?

Enter a different FI document.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BK118 - No CO document exists for accounting document & ?

  The SAP error message BK118 ("No CO document exists for accounting document &") typically occurs in the context of the Controlling (CO) module when there is an attempt to access or process a CO document that does not exist for a given accounting document. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the posting of financial transactions or when trying to display or analyze CO-related data.
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing CO Document: The most common cause is that the CO document has not been created for the corresponding accounting document. This can happen if the transaction was not properly configured to create a CO document.
  
  
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type used for the accounting document may not be set up to generate a CO document.
  
  
  Posting Errors: There may have been errors during the posting process that prevented the creation of the CO document.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the Controlling module may not be correctly set up to link financial accounting (FI) documents with CO documents.
  
  
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the relevant tables.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Document Creation: Verify if the CO document was created for the accounting document in question. You can do this by checking the relevant transaction codes (e.g., using transaction codes like KSB1 for CO line items).
  
  
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the configuration settings for the document types in both FI and CO are correctly set up to allow for the automatic creation of CO documents. This can be done in the SPRO configuration settings.
  
  
  Repost the Document: If the CO document was not created due to a posting error, you may need to reverse the original posting and repost it to ensure that the CO document is generated.
  
  
  Check for Updates: Ensure that your SAP system is up to date with the latest patches and updates, as there may be bug fixes related to this issue.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or known issues.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot find a resolution, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB03 (Display Document), KSB1 (CO Line Items), and others that may help in troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error BK118 in the SAP Support Portal for any specific fixes or recommendations.
  User Forums: Check SAP community forums or user groups for discussions related to this error, as other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the BK118 error and implement a suitable solution.