How To Fix KI233 - Do not assign to cost object (not active in CO area & and FYear & )

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KI -

• Message number: 233

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

What causes this issue?

You have assigned to a cost object, although Cost Object Accounting is
not active for controlling area &V1&, fiscal year &V2&.

System Response

The posting is invalid.

How to fix this error?

In Customizing for Controlling, activate Cost Object Accounting for
fiscal year &V2&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KI233 - Do not assign to cost object (not active in CO area & and FYear & ) ?

  The SAP error message KI233 indicates that there is an attempt to assign a cost object (such as an internal order, cost center, or project) that is not active in the specified controlling area and fiscal year. This typically occurs in the context of cost accounting (CO) when trying to post costs or allocate expenses to a cost object that is not valid for the given period.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Cost Object: The cost object you are trying to assign is not active in the specified controlling area for the fiscal year you are working with.
  Fiscal Year Settings: The fiscal year settings for the cost object may not be configured correctly, or the object may not be set up for the current fiscal year.
  Cost Object Status: The cost object may have been closed or set to inactive status, preventing any further postings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Cost Object Status: Verify the status of the cost object in the controlling area. Ensure that it is active and available for postings in the specified fiscal year.
  
  You can check this in transaction codes like KO03 (Display Internal Order) or KS03 (Display Cost Center).
  
  
  
  Activate Cost Object: If the cost object is inactive, you may need to activate it. This can typically be done in the configuration settings or by using the appropriate transaction code to change the status of the cost object.
  
  
  Fiscal Year Configuration: Ensure that the fiscal year settings for the cost object are correctly configured. This may involve checking the fiscal year variant and ensuring that it aligns with the controlling area settings.
  
  
  Posting Period: Check if the posting period is open for the fiscal year in question. If the period is closed, you may need to open it or post in an open period.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the configuration or the status of the cost object, consult the SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  KO03: Display Internal Order
  KS03: Display Cost Center
  KOB1: Display Actual Line Items for Orders
  KSV5: Display Plan/Actual Comparison for Orders
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify the cost object settings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KI233 error and successfully assign costs to the appropriate cost object.