How To Fix KI051 - Component &1 not active in fiscal year &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KI -

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Component &1 not active in fiscal year &2

What causes this issue?

Component &v1& is not active for fiscal year &v2& although component
&v3& was activated.

System Response

Component &v3& cannot be used independently of component &v1&.
Component &v1& must be activated in table TRWCA ("FI/CO Interface:
Active Components") for fiscal year &v2&.

How to fix this error?

Please inform your system administrator.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KI051 - Component &1 not active in fiscal year &2 ?

  The SAP error message KI051, which states "Component &1 not active in fiscal year &2," typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when you are trying to post or process data related to a cost component that is not active for the specified fiscal year. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Component: The cost component (e.g., a cost center, internal order, or other controlling objects) is not activated for the specified fiscal year. This can happen if the component was deactivated or if the fiscal year has not been properly set up in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the controlling area settings or in the fiscal year variant settings.
  Posting Period: The posting period may be closed, or the fiscal year may not be open for posting.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Component:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant controlling area settings and ensure that the component is activated for the fiscal year in question.
  Check the settings under "Controlling" -> "Cost Element Accounting" -> "Master Data" -> "Cost Elements" to ensure the cost component is active.
  
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant is correctly assigned to the controlling area and that it is set up to allow postings for the fiscal year you are working with.
  You can check this in the configuration under "Financial Accounting" -> "Financial Accounting Global Settings" -> "Fiscal Year" -> "Define Fiscal Year Variants."
  
  
  
  Open Posting Periods:
  
  Verify that the posting periods for the fiscal year are open. You can check this in the transaction code OB52, where you can see the open and closed periods for various account types.
  If the period is closed, you may need to open it for the necessary transactions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to controlling and fiscal year settings for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO (Configuration)
  OB52 (Manage Posting Periods)
  KSB1 (Cost Centers: Actual Line Items)
  KOB1 (Orders: Actual Line Items)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message. You can search for notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration or to post in the specified fiscal year.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KI051 error and ensure that the component is active for the fiscal year in question. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.