How To Fix KI145 - Activate business processes in controlling area &1 in &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KI -

• Message number: 145

• Message text: Activate business processes in controlling area &1 in &2

What causes this issue?

You assigned a <DS:DE.CO_PRZNR>business process</> although the
<DS:DE.COABC>"Activity-Based Costing Active"</> indicator is not set in
controlling area &V1& in fiscal year &V2&.

System Response

As this indicator is not set, neither a check nor a consistent update
can be ensured in Controlling. The business process that you entered can
only be valuated as a true account assignment, but cannot be updated.
Any cost center that you assigned with this is only statistically
debited.

How to fix this error?

If the restrictions listed under &SYSTEM_RESPONSE& are not a problem,
then you can switch this error message off.
You can use the IMG activity to <DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUORK3OBA5>"change the
message control"</> (work area "KI", message no. "145") in the
implementation guide (IMG) under "General Controlling".
If you use the "Business process" field to store your own information
for a posting in the SAP system, you should extend the coding block with
customer fields.
You can use the IMG activity <DS:SIMG.SIMG_XXAK_OXK3>"Maintain Coding
Block"</> for this, in the implementation guide (IMG) under "Special
Ledger".

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KI145 - Activate business processes in controlling area &1 in &2 ?

  The SAP error message KI145, which states "Activate business processes in controlling area &1 in &2," typically occurs in the Controlling (CO) module when there is an issue with the configuration of business processes in a specific controlling area. This error indicates that the business processes have not been activated for the specified controlling area, which is necessary for certain functionalities in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Business Processes: The business processes in the specified controlling area have not been activated. This can happen if the configuration has not been completed or if the business processes were deactivated.
  Missing Configuration: The controlling area may not have been properly set up in the system, leading to the inability to activate the necessary business processes.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport that prevented the activation of business processes.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KI145 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Activate Business Processes:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to Controlling > General Controlling > Business Processes > Activate Business Processes.
  Select the controlling area in question and activate the necessary business processes.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the controlling area is correctly configured. This includes checking settings related to cost centers, internal orders, and other relevant components.
  Verify that all necessary settings in the controlling area are complete and correct.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the configuration was transported, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that may indicate issues with the activation of business processes.
  If necessary, re-transport the configuration or manually adjust the settings in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed steps on activating business processes in the controlling area.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OKKP (for controlling area settings) and OKB9 (for business process activation) to navigate directly to the relevant configuration areas.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the KI145 error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes in the controlling area settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KI145 error and successfully activate the required business processes in the specified controlling area.