How To Fix KM283 - No company codes are assigned to controlling area &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 283

• Message text: No company codes are assigned to controlling area &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KM283 - No company codes are assigned to controlling area & ?

  The SAP error message KM283 ("No company codes are assigned to controlling area &") typically occurs when you are trying to perform a transaction in the Controlling (CO) module, and the system cannot find any company codes assigned to the specified controlling area. This can happen during various activities, such as posting costs or running reports.
  Cause:
  
  No Company Code Assignment: The most common cause is that the controlling area does not have any company codes assigned to it. This can happen if the controlling area was created but not properly configured.
  Incorrect Configuration: The controlling area may have been incorrectly set up, or the company codes may have been deleted or not created yet.
  Authorization Issues: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or assign company codes to the controlling area.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KM283 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Company Code Assignment:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to Controlling -> General Controlling -> Master Data -> Controlling Area -> Assign Company Code to Controlling Area.
  Verify if the relevant company codes are assigned to the controlling area in question.
  
  
  
  Assign Company Codes:
  
  If no company codes are assigned, you can assign them by selecting the controlling area and adding the necessary company codes.
  Ensure that the company codes you want to assign are already created in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the controlling area and company codes to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Make sure that the controlling area and company codes are in the same client.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and modify the controlling area and company code assignments.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration steps, refer to the SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or Controlling module expert.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like OKKP (for controlling area settings) and OBY6 (for company code settings) to navigate directly to the relevant configuration screens.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KM283 error and ensure that your controlling area is properly configured with the necessary company codes.