How To Fix KJ817 - No orders are assigned to the cost object

KJ817 - Overview

• 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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

KJ817 - Details

• 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