How To Fix KI142 - Activate the cost objects in controlling area &1 in &2

KI142 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KI -

• Message number: 142

• Message text: Activate the cost objects in controlling area &1 in &2

What causes this issue?

You have assigned to a cost object, although the "Cost object indicator
has not been set in controlling area &V1& in fiscal year &V2&.

System Response

As the "Cost object" indicator has not been set, you cannot execute a
check or a consistent data update in Controlling. The cost objects you
have entered can be used as a true account assignment object, but will
not be updated. If you also post to a cost center, this will only be
debited statistically.

How to fix this error?

If the limitations detailed under system activities do not present a
problem for you, you can ignore this error message.
To do this, see the Implementation Guide (IMG) "Controlling General"
under workstep <DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUORK3OBA5>"Change Message Control"</>
(message class "KI", message number "142").
If you are using the "Cost object" field to archive your own information
for a posting in the SAP system, you should make use of the enhancement
to the account assignment block, which offers you user-defined fields.
See the IMG "Special Ledger" under <DS:SIMG.SIMG_XXAK_OXK3>"Maintain
account assignment block"</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KI142 - Activate the cost objects in controlling area &1 in &2 ?

  The SAP error message KI142, which states "Activate the cost objects in controlling area &1 in &2," typically occurs when you attempt to perform a transaction related to cost objects (like cost centers, internal orders, etc.) in a controlling area that has not been activated for those cost objects.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Controlling Area: The controlling area you are trying to use has not been activated for the relevant cost objects.
  
  Configuration Issues: The cost object types (like cost centers, internal orders, etc.) may not be properly configured in the controlling area.
  Missing Authorizations: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or activate the cost objects.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KI142 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Activate the Controlling Area:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to Controlling > Cost Center Accounting > Master Data > Cost Centers > Individual Processing.
  Check if the controlling area is active. If not, you may need to activate it.
  
  
  
  Check