How To Fix KEN_01221 - Phys.object &1 &2 in target context with attribute &3 (value &4) selected

KEN_01221 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KEN_01 - Messages Created on Frontend PCs

• Message number: 221

• Message text: Phys.object &1 &2 in target context with attribute &3 (value &4) selected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KEN_01221 - Phys.object &1 &2 in target context with attribute &3 (value &4) selected ?

  The SAP error message KEN_01221 typically relates to issues in the context of controlling (CO) or profitability analysis (CO-PA) where a physical object (like a cost center, internal order, or profit center) is being referenced incorrectly or is not valid in the specified context.
  
  Cause:
  The error message KEN_01221 indicates that there is a problem with the selection of a physical object in the target context. This could be due to several reasons:
  
  Invalid Object: The physical object specified (e.g., cost center, internal order) does not exist or is not valid in the current context.
  Attribute Mismatch: The attribute associated with the physical object does not match the expected value or is not set correctly.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the controlling area or the settings for the specific object type.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the master data or transactional data related to the physical object.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KEN_01221 error,