How To Fix KI334 - No cost collector has been defined for order &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KI -

• Message number: 334

• Message text: No cost collector has been defined for order &

You worked on order &V1&. No cost collector has been defined for this
order. You can check this by displaying the order in table AUFK.
Display the cost collector when you call up this table.

System Response

Posting or selection of CO objects is not possible without a cost
collector.

How to fix this error?

The error is probably linked to importing Release 1.2A and converting
the CO data. The SAP System is functional again once the update level
is imported and the data is sucessfully converted.
If the termination occurs for any other reason, an internal system
error has occurred. Contact the SAP hotline service.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KI334 - No cost collector has been defined for order & ?

  The SAP error message KI334 ("No cost collector has been defined for order &") typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when you are trying to post costs to an order that does not have a cost collector defined. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when you are trying to post costs to a production order, internal order, or project.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Cost Collector: The primary cause of this error is that the order you are trying to post to does not have a cost collector assigned. Cost collectors are necessary for tracking costs associated with specific orders.
  Incorrect Order Type: The order type you are using may not be configured to allow cost collection.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the controlling area or the order type that prevent the assignment of a cost collector.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KI334 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Order Configuration:
  
  Go to the order in question and check if it is correctly configured to allow cost collection.
  Ensure that the order type is set up to use a cost collector.
  
  
  
  Define Cost Collector:
  
  If the order does not have a cost collector defined, you will need to create one. This can typically be done in the following way:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., CO01 for production orders).
  Create or modify the order to include a cost collector.
  Ensure that the cost collector is linked to the appropriate cost element.
  
  
  
  
  
  Review Order Type Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the order type in the configuration (transaction code OKA0 or similar).
  Ensure that the cost collector settings are correctly defined for the order type you are using.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on setting up cost collectors for your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CO01 (Create Production Order), CO02 (Change Production Order), and OKA0 (Order Type Configuration).
  Cost Collector Types: Understand the different types of cost collectors available in SAP, such as internal orders, production orders, and project systems.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the KI334 error and implement a solution to resolve it.