How To Fix KI255 - Transaction & not allowed for order &

KI255 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KI -

• Message number: 255

• Message text: Transaction & not allowed for order &

What causes this issue?

The order status determines which transactions are allowed for this
order. You can also enter a locked transaction group in the order that
locks the order for specific transactions. You can only run a
transaction for an order if the status permits and if the transaction
does not belong to the group of locked transactions.

System Response

Transaction &V1& (&V3&) is not allowed for order &V2&.

How to fix this error?

To perform transaction (&V3&), you must change the status in order &V2&
so that the transaction &V1& (&V3&) is allowed and the order is not
locked for this transaction.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KI255 - Transaction & not allowed for order & ?

  The SAP error message KI255, which states "Transaction & not allowed for order &," typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when you attempt to perform a transaction that is not permitted for a specific order type or status. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as when trying to post costs, settle an order, or perform other controlling-related activities.
  Causes:
  
  Order Status: The order may be in a status that does not allow the transaction you are trying to perform. For example, if the order is already settled or closed, you cannot post additional costs.
  Order Type Restrictions: Certain order types may have restrictions on the types of transactions that can be performed. For instance, internal orders may have different rules compared to production orders.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the transaction on the specified order.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the controlling module