How To Fix KI235 - Account & requires an assignment to a CO object

KI235 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KI -

• Message number: 235

• Message text: Account & requires an assignment to a CO object

What causes this issue?

You have not defined a CO account assignment for an account that is
relevant to cost accounting.

System Response

Account &V1& is defined as a cost element.
This means that you must always specify a CO account assignment.

How to fix this error?

Enter one of the following CO account assignments:
INCLUDE 'CO_KONTIERUNGEN' OBJECT DOKU ID TX
The posting row affected is &V2&, account &V1&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KI235 - Account & requires an assignment to a CO object ?

  The SAP error message KI235 ("Account & requires an assignment to a CO object") typically occurs when you are trying to post a transaction that involves a cost account (usually in the Controlling module) without providing a corresponding Controlling Object (CO object) such as a cost center, internal order, or project.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing CO Object: The most common cause of this error is that the account you are trying to use is configured to require a CO object, but none has been provided in the transaction.
  Account Configuration: The account in question may be set up in the system to require a CO assignment, which is common for cost accounts.
  Transaction Type: The type of transaction you are trying to execute may inherently require a CO object (e.g., certain types of journal entries, allocations, or postings).
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Provide a CO Object: Ensure that you are entering a valid CO object (like a cost center, internal order,