How To Fix KI230 - Do not assign to cost center (not active in CO area & and FYear & )

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KI -

• Message number: 230

• Message text: Do not assign to cost center (not active in CO area & and FYear & )

What causes this issue?

You assigned an account to a cost center. However, no cost centers are
active for controlling area &V1& in fiscal year &V2&.

System Response

This posting is not allowed.

How to fix this error?

Activate Cost Center Accounting for fiscal year &V2& using CO
configuration.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KI230 - Do not assign to cost center (not active in CO area & and FYear & ) ?

  The SAP error message KI230 indicates that there is an issue with assigning a cost center in a particular controlling area and fiscal year. This error typically arises when you attempt to post a transaction to a cost center that is not active in the specified controlling area and fiscal year.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Cost Center: The cost center you are trying to use is not active in the specified controlling area for the fiscal year you are working with.
  Fiscal Year Settings: The fiscal year settings may not allow postings to that cost center.
  Controlling Area Configuration: The cost center may not be assigned to the controlling area you are using for the transaction.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Cost Center Status:
  
  Go to the cost center master data (Transaction code: KS03).
  Verify if the cost center is active for the specified controlling area and fiscal year.
  If it is inactive, you may need to activate it or use a different cost center that is active.
  
  
  
  Review Fiscal Year Settings:
  
  Ensure that the fiscal year settings in the controlling area allow for postings to the cost center.
  You can check this in the controlling area configuration (Transaction code: OX02).
  
  
  
  Assign Cost Center to Controlling Area:
  
  If the cost center is not assigned to the controlling area, you will need to assign it. This can be done in the cost center master data or through the controlling area configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult with Configuration Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the settings or how to proceed, consult with your SAP configuration team or a functional consultant who specializes in controlling (CO) to ensure that the cost center is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KS03: Display Cost Center
  OX02: Maintain Controlling Area
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on cost center accounting and fiscal year settings for more detailed guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KI230 error and successfully post your transaction.