How To Fix KI279 - Do not assign to a project (no cost accounting in company code &)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KI -

• Message number: 279

• Message text: Do not assign to a project (no cost accounting in company code &)

What causes this issue?

You assigned an account to a project, although cost accounting is not
active in company code &V1&.

System Response

This posting is not allowed.

How to fix this error?

Activate cost accounting for company code &V1& by assigning a
controlling area to this company code.
Alternately, do not assign an account to a project.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KI279 - Do not assign to a project (no cost accounting in company code &) ?

  The SAP error message KI279 ("Do not assign to a project (no cost accounting in company code &)”) typically occurs when you attempt to assign a project to a company code that is not set up for cost accounting. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when creating or modifying a project in the Project System (PS) module.
  Cause:
  
  Cost Accounting Not Activated: The company code you are trying to assign the project to does not have cost accounting (Controlling module) activated.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the company code may not be properly set up to allow for project assignments.
  Missing Integration: There may be a lack of integration between the Financial Accounting (FI) and Controlling (CO) modules for the specified company code.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KI279 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Company Code Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBY6 (or navigate through the menu: SPRO > Financial Accounting > General Settings > Company Code > Define Company Code).
  Ensure that the company code is properly defined and that cost accounting is activated.
  
  
  
  Activate Cost Accounting:
  
  If cost accounting is not activated, you will need to activate it. This typically involves ensuring that the controlling area is assigned to the company code and that the necessary settings are configured in the Controlling module.
  
  
  
  Check Controlling Area Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the controlling area is assigned to the company code. You can check this in the transaction code OKKP (or through SPRO > Controlling > General Settings > Assign Company Code to Controlling Area).
  
  
  
  Review Project Settings:
  
  If the project is already created, check the project settings to ensure that it is correctly configured to use the appropriate company code and controlling area.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration steps, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or FI/CO consultant for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OBY6 - Define Company Code
  OKKP - Assign Company Code to Controlling Area
  CJ20N - Project Builder (to check project settings)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or updates related to this error message.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to the project and company code settings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KI279 error and successfully assign the project to the desired company code.