How To Fix KM028 - No CO area has been defined for company code & / business area &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KM - Error messages for Profit Center Accounting

• Message number: 028

• Message text: No CO area has been defined for company code & / business area &

What causes this issue?

Company code &V1& has not been assigned to a controlling area.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Check your entry. If necessary, you can assign the company code to a
controlling area using the function <DS:TRAN.OX19>Controlling area ->
Company code: Overview</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KM028 - No CO area has been defined for company code & / business area & ?

  The SAP error message KM028 indicates that there is no Controlling (CO) area defined for the specified company code and business area. This error typically occurs when you are trying to perform a transaction that requires a CO area to be assigned, but the system cannot find a valid configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The CO area is not defined for the specified company code and business area in the system.
  Incorrect Assignment: The company code or business area may not be correctly assigned to a CO area in the configuration settings.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the transaction that specifies the company code or business area.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KM028 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check CO Area Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code SPRO (Customizing).
  Navigate to Controlling > General Controlling > Master Data > Controlling Area > Define Controlling Area.
  Ensure that the controlling area is defined and that it is assigned to the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Assign Company Code to CO Area:
  
  In the same configuration path, check if the company code is assigned to the controlling area.
  If not, you can assign the company code to the CO area by using the transaction code OBY6 (for company code assignment).
  
  
  
  Check Business Area Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the business area is correctly defined and assigned to the CO area.
  You can check this in the configuration settings under Financial Accounting > General Ledger Accounting > Business Area > Define Business Areas.
  
  
  
  Verify Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the transaction data you are entering to ensure that the company code and business area are correct and match the configurations in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration steps, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or Controlling module team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO for customizing settings.
  OBY6 for company code assignment.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify the configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KM028 error and ensure that the necessary configurations are in place for your company code and business area.