How To Fix KI281 - Do not assign any objects in cost accounting to account &

KI281 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KI -

• Message number: 281

• Message text: Do not assign any objects in cost accounting to account &

What causes this issue?

Account &V1& is a balance sheet account.

System Response

In this case auxiliary account assignments to objects in cost accounting
(for example, cost center, order, or project) are updated in the
document but not in cost accounting.
This message is sent as an error in the standard system. You can make
the message a warning or deactivate it entirely in Customizing. Use the
Implementation Guide under "Controlling: General" and choose
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUORK3OBA5>Change message control</>. Enter area KI
and message number 281.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KI281 - Do not assign any objects in cost accounting to account & ?

  The SAP error message KI281 ("Do not assign any objects in cost accounting to account &") typically occurs when there is an attempt to assign a cost accounting object (like a cost center, internal order, or project) to a general ledger account that is not configured to allow such assignments. This is a safeguard in SAP to ensure that only appropriate accounts are used for cost accounting purposes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Account Configuration: The general ledger account in question is not set up to be used in cost accounting. This can happen if the account is a balance sheet account or if it is configured incorrectly in the chart of accounts.
  Account Type: The account type may not be compatible with cost accounting. For example, certain accounts are designated for revenue or asset purposes and should not be used for cost allocations.
  Cost Element: The cost element associated with the account may not be defined correctly