How To Fix COCORE205 - Cost accounting is not active in company code &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COCORE - CO Interface in HR Stand Alone

• Message number: 205

• Message text: Cost accounting is not active in company code &

What causes this issue?

No controlling area determination type has been defined for company
code &V1&. This means that postings from Financial Accounting are not
transferred to cost accounting or updated.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

If postings from Financial Accounting are to be updated in Controlling,
you must assign a controlling area to company code &V1&. You can do
this, for example, using controlling area maintenance.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COCORE205 - Cost accounting is not active in company code & ?

  The SAP error message COCORE205 indicates that cost accounting is not active for the specified company code. This typically occurs when you attempt to perform a transaction related to cost accounting (such as creating a cost center, internal order, or other cost-related activities) in a company code where cost accounting has not been properly configured or activated.
  Cause:
  
  Cost Accounting Not Activated: The company code in question has not been set up to use cost accounting.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings for the controlling area or company code.
  Missing Assignments: The company code may not be assigned to a controlling area, or the controlling area may not be properly configured.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the COCORE205 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Company Code Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBY6 (or navigate through the menu: SPRO > Financial Accounting > General Settings > Company Code > Define Company Code).
  Ensure that the company code is correctly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Activate Cost Accounting:
  
  Use transaction code OKKP to check the controlling area settings.
  Ensure that the controlling area is assigned to the company code. If not, you need to assign the company code to the controlling area.
  
  
  
  Configure Controlling Area:
  
  In the same OKKP transaction, check if the controlling area is properly configured. Ensure that the settings for cost accounting are activated.
  Make sure that the controlling area is set to "active" and that the necessary settings (like currency, fiscal year variant, etc.) are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Check for Missing Assignments:
  
  Ensure that all necessary assignments between the company code and controlling area are completed. This includes checking the assignment of the company code to the correct controlling area.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration steps, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or Finance team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBY6: Define Company Code
  OKKP: Activate Controlling Area
  SPRO: Access the SAP Reference IMG for configuration settings.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or updates related to this error message.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the controlling area and company code settings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the COCORE205 error and activate cost accounting for the specified company code.