How To Fix KI248 - Account & requires an assignment to a CO object

KI248 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KI -

• Message number: 248

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

What causes this issue?

All given account assignment objects (order, project) are defined as
statistical.

System Response

Statistical orders or projects are ignored when FI and CO are
reconciled. You must enter a cost center, order, project, or cost
object to which the costs are posted for CO postings.

How to fix this error?

Enter a cost center, an order, a project, or a cost object that is not
statistical. The posting row affected is &V2& and the account is &V1&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KI248 - Account & requires an assignment to a CO object ?

  The SAP error message KI248 ("Account & requires an assignment to a CO object") typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when you are trying to post a transaction that involves a cost account, but the system requires that the transaction be assigned to a controlling object (like a cost center, internal order, or project).
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing CO Assignment: The primary cause of this error is that the account you are trying to use in your transaction is configured to require a CO object assignment, but none has been provided.
  Account Configuration: The account in question may be set up in the chart of accounts to require a CO assignment for postings.
  Transaction Type: The type of transaction you are trying to execute may inherently require a CO object (e.g., certain types of expense postings).
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Provide CO Object: Ensure that you are assigning a valid CO object (like a cost center, internal order, or