How To Fix IAOM017 - The higher-level object is unknown in CO

IAOM017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IAOM - Account Assignment Manager Messages

• Message number: 017

• Message text: The higher-level object is unknown in CO

What causes this issue?

&v1& &v2& was transferred from system &v4& to ECC-CO in order to
determine a <DS:GLOS.3526B5B0AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>Controlling object
</>. &v1& &v2& refers to a higher-level object, whose technical key &v3&
is not known in CO. In order to determine a Controlling object for &v1&
&v2&, a Controlling object has to first be determined for the
higher-level object.
For example: An order is a higher-level object to an order item, and a
contract is a higher-level object to a contract item. The system could
not determine a Controlling object for the higher-level object because
an error occurred in one of the following steps:
During transfer to ECC
During determination of the Controlling object

System Response

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

INCLUDE NA_ALLG_NOVERARBEITUNG OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

In system &v4&, determine the higher-level business object for &v1& &v2&
.
First start postprocessing for the higher-level object and then the
postprocessing for &v1& &v2&.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IAOM017 - The higher-level object is unknown in CO ?

  The SAP error message IAOM017 ("The higher-level object is unknown in CO") typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when you are trying to post a transaction or perform an operation that involves a higher-level object (such as a cost center, internal order, or project) that the system does not recognize or cannot find in the controlling area.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Object Type: The higher-level object you are trying to reference may not be of the correct type or may not exist in the system.
  Inactive or Deleted Objects: The higher-level object may have been deleted or is currently inactive.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the controlling area or the object hierarchy.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the higher-level object.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or transaction data related to the higher-level object.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Object Existence: Check if the higher-level object