How To Fix KI008 - Postings not allowed to objects of the type &1

KI008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KI -

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Postings not allowed to objects of the type &1

What causes this issue?

In controlling area &V2& / fiscal year &V3&, objects of type &V1& are
no CO-relevant account assignment:
Object type KST : Component Cost centers
Object type GPZ : Component Activity-based costing
Object type AUF : Component Order management
Object type APO : Component Order management
Object type WBS : Component Projects
Object type NPL : Component Projects
Object type NPV : Component Projects
Object type ERG : Component Profitability Analysis
Object type VBP : Component Sales orders
Object type KTR : Components Cost objects

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?

Activate the component assigned to the object type in controlling area
&V2&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

KI008 - Details

• The SAP error message KI008 ("Postings not allowed to objects of the type &1") typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when you attempt to post to a cost object that is not allowed for the type of posting you are trying to perform. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause and solution can help you resolve the issue.
  Cause
  
  Incorrect Object Type: The cost object you are trying to post to (e.g., cost center, internal order, project) may not be configured to accept postings of the type you are attempting (e.g., direct postings, allocations).
  Posting Period: The posting period may be closed, preventing any new postings to that object.
  Object Status: The cost object may be in a status that does not allow postings (e.g., it may be marked as "inactive" or "closed").
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the controlling area or the specific object type may restrict postings.
  Authorization