How To Fix KI205 - Cost accounting is not active in company code &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KI -

• Message number: 205

• Message text: Cost accounting is not active in company code &

What causes this issue?

No controlling area assignment type was defined for company code &V1&.
Postings from FI are not updated in CO.

How to fix this error?

To update the FI postings in CO, you must assign a controlling area to
company code &V1&. To do so, use controlling area maintenance.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KI205 - Cost accounting is not active in company code & ?

  The SAP error message KI205 indicates that cost accounting is not active for the specified company code. This typically occurs when you attempt to perform a transaction related to cost accounting (such as posting a cost center or internal order) in a company code where cost accounting has not been properly configured or activated.
  Cause:
  
  Cost Accounting Not Activated: The most common cause is that cost accounting has not been activated for the specified company code in the system settings.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the controlling area or company code settings that prevent cost accounting from being active.
  Missing Authorizations: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access cost accounting features.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KI205 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Activate Cost Accounting:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) > SAP Reference IMG.
  Follow the path: Controlling > General Controlling > Activate Controlling.
  Ensure that the company code in question is activated for cost accounting.
  
  
  
  Check Company Code Settings:
  
  Ensure that the company code is correctly assigned to a controlling area.
  Verify that the controlling area is set up properly and that it is linked to the company code.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the controlling area and company code to ensure that all necessary parameters are set correctly.
  Make sure that the cost elements, cost centers, and internal orders are properly defined and assigned.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform cost accounting transactions. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration steps, refer to the SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or Controlling module consultant for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OKKP (for controlling area settings) and OBY6 (for company code settings) to check and modify the relevant configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to cost accounting activation.
  Testing: After making changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error is resolved and that cost accounting is functioning as expected.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KI205 error and activate cost accounting for the specified company code.