KJ817 - No orders are assigned to the cost object

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KJ - Cost Object Controlling for Make-to-Order Production

• Message number: 817

• Message text: No orders are assigned to the cost object

What causes this issue?

Neither manufacturing orders nor product cost collectors are assigned
to the cost object. Work in process, however, can only be calculated
for orders assigned to the cost object.

System Response

No work in process is calculated.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KJ817 - No orders are assigned to the cost object ?

  The SAP error message KJ817 ("No orders are assigned to the cost object") typically occurs in the context of controlling and cost accounting when you are trying to post costs or perform transactions related to a cost object (like a cost center, internal order, or project) that does not have any associated orders.
  Cause:
  
  
  No Orders Assigned: The primary reason for this error is that the cost object you are trying to use does not have any orders assigned to it. This can happen if:
  
  The cost object is newly created and has not been linked to any orders.
  The orders have been deleted or are inactive.
  The cost object is not correctly configured in the system.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the cost object may not be set up correctly, leading to the inability to assign orders.
  
  
  Posting to the Wrong Cost Object: You might be trying to post costs to a cost object that is not intended for that type of transaction.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Order Assignment:
  
  Verify if there are any orders assigned to the cost object. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction in SAP (e.g., using transaction codes like KO03 for internal orders).
  If there are no orders, you may need to create and assign an order to the cost object.
  
  
  
  Create or Assign Orders:
  
  If necessary, create new orders and assign them to the cost object. This can be done through the appropriate transaction codes (e.g., KO01 for creating internal orders).
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the cost object in the controlling module. Ensure that it is set up correctly to allow for order assignments.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to cost object management and order assignment for specific guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert to investigate further.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  KO01: Create Internal Order
  KO03: Display Internal Order
  KOB1: Display Actual Line Items for Orders
  KSV5: Display Cost Object Assignment
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create and assign orders to cost objects.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KJ817 error and successfully post costs to the desired cost object.