How To Fix ERP_CO_OLC_E021 - Operation account assignment not allowed for networks

ERP_CO_OLC_E021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ERP_CO_OLC_E - Messages for Operative Level Costing

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Operation account assignment not allowed for networks

What causes this issue?

Operation account assignment not allowed for networks

System Response

You entered a value in the field Operation. For networks, operation
account assignment is not possible. Operation account assignment is only
possible for maintenance orders (order category 30) for which this
functionality has been activated in customizing.

How to fix this error?

+,,Clear the field Operation.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

ERP_CO_OLC_E021 - Details

• The SAP error message ERP_CO_OLC_E021 indicates that there is an issue with the operation account assignment for networks in the Controlling (CO) module. This error typically arises when trying to assign costs or revenues to a network activity that is not allowed due to configuration settings or missing data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Account Assignment Configuration: The error may occur if the account assignment for the network is not properly configured. This could be due to settings in the controlling area or the network itself.
  Network Type: Certain types of networks may not allow specific account assignments. For example, if the network is set up for a specific purpose that does not permit certain cost elements or account assignments.
  Missing Master Data: Required master data (like cost centers, internal orders, or activity types) may be missing or incorrectly set up.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the operation.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration