How To Fix KI231 - Do not assign to order (in CO area & and FYear & not active)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KI -

• Message number: 231

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

What causes this issue?

You have assigned costs to an object in real estate management although
real estate management is not active in company code &V1&.

System Response

This posting is invalid.

How to fix this error?

Activate real estate management.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KI231 - Do not assign to order (in CO area & and FYear & not active) ?

  The SAP error message KI231 ("Do not assign to order (in CO area & and FYear & not active)") typically occurs in the Controlling (CO) module when you attempt to post costs or assign costs to an order in a controlling area that is not active for the specified fiscal year. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause and solution is essential for resolving the issue.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Fiscal Year: The fiscal year you are trying to post to is not active in the controlling area. This can happen if the fiscal year has not been opened for posting in the controlling area.
  Incorrect Configuration: The controlling area may not be properly configured to allow postings for the specified fiscal year.
  Period Closing: The period for the fiscal year may be closed, preventing any further postings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Fiscal Year:
  
  Go to the transaction code OKP1 (or use the menu path: Controlling -> General Controlling -> Master Data -> Controlling Area -> Maintain Controlling Area).
  Check the settings for the controlling area and ensure that the fiscal year you are trying to post to is active.
  
  
  
  Open the Fiscal Year:
  
  If the fiscal year is not open, you may need to open it. This can be done using transaction code OB52 (or through the menu path: Financial Accounting -> Periodic Processing -> Closing -> Open/Close Posting Periods).
  Ensure that the posting period for the controlling area is open for the fiscal year in question.
  
  
  
  Check Period Status:
  
  Verify that the specific posting period within the fiscal year is open. If it is closed, you will need to open it to allow postings.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary authorizations to make these changes, consult with your finance or controlling team to ensure that the fiscal year and periods are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OKP1: Maintain Controlling Area
  OB52: Open/Close Posting Periods
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on controlling area settings and fiscal year management.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the controlling area settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KI231 error and successfully post costs to the desired order.