How To Fix KIC281 - Do not assign any objects in cost accounting to account &

KIC281 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KIC - CO Interface: Messages for Core Functions

• Message number: 281

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

What causes this issue?

&V1& is a balance sheet account.

System Response

For an account such as this, additional account assignments to
cost accounting objects like a cost center, order, or project
Kostenrechnungsobjekte (z.B. Kostenstelle, Auftrag oder Projekt) are
upated in the document, not however in cost accounting.
You can change the message type in Customizing. To do so, see the
"General Controlling" section of the Implementation Guide and the
activity <DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUORK3OBA5>"Change Message Control"</> (work
area "KI", message number "281").

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KIC281 - Do not assign any objects in cost accounting to account & ?

  The SAP error message KIC281 indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of objects in cost accounting to a specific account. This error typically arises when you attempt to assign a cost object (like a cost center, internal order, or project) to a general ledger account that is not allowed for cost accounting purposes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Account Type Restrictions: The account you are trying to assign may be a balance sheet account or a non-cost accounting account. Cost accounting typically requires the use of expense accounts.
  
  Configuration Issues: The account may not be configured correctly in the system to allow for cost accounting assignments.
  Account Assignment Group: The account assignment group for the account may not be set up to allow cost accounting assignments.
  Transaction Type: The transaction type being used may not be compatible with the account in question.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Account Type: Verify that the account you are trying to assign is an expense