Message type: E = Error
Message class: KI -
Message number: 257
Message text: Order & belongs to company code & and not &
Order &V1& is assigned to company code &V2&. You may only post to this
order from this company.
In controlling area &V4& to which order &V1& belongs, you can post only
to objects in the companies to which these objects are assigned.
Assign an account to an order in company code &V3&.
Or, check under system response whether this restriction is intended
and change it if required.
Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.
The SAP error message KI257 typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when you are trying to post a transaction to an order that is associated with a different company code than the one specified in your transaction. This error indicates a mismatch between the company code of the order and the company code of the posting.
Cause: The error message KI257 is triggered when: You are attempting to post costs or revenues to an internal order that is linked to a specific company code. The company code in your posting does not match the company code associated with the internal order.
Solution: To resolve this error, you can take the following steps: Check the Company Code of the Order: Verify the company code associated with the internal order. You can do this by navigating to the order in the SAP system and checking its details. Verify Your Posting: Ensure that the company code in your posting matches the
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