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How To Fix KI201 - Order & is not assigned to a business area


KI201 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: KI -

  • Message number: 201

  • Message text: Order & is not assigned to a business area

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  • What causes this issue?

    You want to create a business area balance sheet for company code &V2&.
    However, no business area was defined for order &V1&.

    How to fix this error?

    Assign a business area to order &V1&. Then create the document again.
    If required you can hold the incomplete document until then.
    Otherwise, check whether a business area balance is intended for
    company code &V2&. After corrections you can recreate the document and
    post it.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


KI201 - Details

  • The SAP error message KI201 ("Order & is not assigned to a business area") typically occurs when you are trying to post a transaction related to a cost object (like an internal order) that has not been assigned to a business area. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when you are trying to post costs to an internal order or when you are executing a report that requires a business area assignment.
    
    Cause: Missing Business Area Assignment: The internal order you are trying to use does not have a business area assigned to it.
    Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the SAP system may not be set up correctly to allow for business area assignments. Data Entry Errors: There may be a mistake in the order number or the way the transaction is being processed.
    Solution: Check Internal Order Master Data: Go to the transaction code KO03 (Display Internal Order). Enter the order number and check

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