How To Fix KI257 - Order & belongs to company code & and not &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KI -

• Message number: 257

• Message text: Order & belongs to company code & and not &

What causes this issue?

Order &V1& is assigned to company code &V2&. You may only post to this
order from this company.

System Response

In controlling area &V4& to which order &V1& belongs, you can post only
to objects in the companies to which these objects are assigned.

How to fix this error?

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KI257 - Order & belongs to company code & and not & ?

  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 company code of the internal order. If you are using a transaction code (like KB21N for manual postings), make sure you are entering the correct company code.
  
  
  
  Change the Company Code:
  
  If you need to post to a different company code, you may need to create a new internal order under the correct company code or adjust your posting to align with the existing order.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct company code or how to proceed, consult with your SAP administrator or finance team. They can provide guidance on the correct internal order to use or help you create a new one if necessary.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If this issue occurs frequently, it may be worth reviewing the configuration settings for internal orders and company codes in your SAP system to ensure they are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KO03: Display Internal Order
  KO02: Change Internal Order
  KB21N: Manual Repost of Costs
  KOB1: Order Line Item Report
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on internal orders and company codes.
  
  
  
  User Roles:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to post to the internal order and that the order is active.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KI257 error and successfully post your transactions.