How To Fix K-248 - No position found for obj. &1, co. code &2, sec. ID &3, and sec. acct &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K- -

• Message number: 248

• Message text: No position found for obj. &1, co. code &2, sec. ID &3, and sec. acct &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K-248 - No position found for obj. &1, co. code &2, sec. ID &3, and sec. acct &4 ?

  The SAP error message K-248 "No position found for obj. &1, co. code &2, sec. ID &3, and sec. acct &4" typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) and financial accounting (FI) when the system is unable to find a relevant position for a specified object in the system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the posting of transactions, running reports, or executing certain functions related to cost centers, internal orders, or other controlling objects.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Master Data: The specified object (e.g., cost center, internal order) may not have been created or may not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the controlling area or the relevant object may not be set up correctly.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the relevant tables.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified object.
  Period Closure: The posting period may be closed, preventing any further postings to that object.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Master Data: Verify that the object (cost center, internal order, etc.) exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant master data transaction (e.g., KS01 for cost centers).
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the configuration for the controlling area and the relevant objects is correct. This may involve checking settings in the SPRO transaction.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks to identify any discrepancies in the data. You can use transaction codes like KAH3 (for cost centers) to check for inconsistencies.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the specified object. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  Open Posting Period: Check if the posting period is open. If it is closed, you may need to open it temporarily to allow the posting.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional context on the error message and potential fixes.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KS01 (Create Cost Center), KS02 (Change Cost Center), and KSB1 (Cost Centers: Actual Line Items).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the K-248 error and implement a solution to resolve it.