KO123 - Controlling area & is not assigned to any company

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KO - Master data for CO orders

• Message number: 123

• Message text: Controlling area & is not assigned to any company

What causes this issue?

An order must be assigned to a company, as well as to a controlling
area. If you only enter one of the two, the system tries to determine
the other from your input.

System Response

Controlling area &v1& is not assigned to any company.

How to fix this error?

Either assign <DS:TRAN.OKKA>controlling area</> &v1& to one or more
companies, or select a different controlling area.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KO123 - Controlling area & is not assigned to any company ?

  The SAP error message KO123 indicates that a controlling area is not assigned to any company code. This error typically arises when you are trying to perform a transaction that requires a controlling area to be linked to a company code, but the necessary configuration has not been completed.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Assignment: The controlling area has not been assigned to any company code in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The controlling area may have been created but not properly linked to the relevant company code.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry when specifying the controlling area in a transaction.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KO123 error, you need to ensure that the controlling area is properly assigned to a company code. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) > SAP Reference IMG.
  
  
  
  Assign Controlling Area to Company Code:
  
  Follow the path: Controlling > General Controlling > Organization > Assign Controlling Area to Company Code.
  Here, you can assign the controlling area to the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Check Existing Assignments:
  
  Ensure that the controlling area you are trying to use is indeed assigned to the correct company code.
  If necessary, create a new assignment if it does not exist.
  
  
  
  Save Changes: After making the necessary assignments, save your changes.
  
  
  Test the Transaction: After the assignment is made, try to perform the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Controlling Area: This is an organizational unit in SAP that represents a closed system for cost accounting. It is used to manage costs and revenues.
  Company Code: This is the smallest organizational unit in financial accounting for which a complete self-contained set of accounts can be drawn up.
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OBY6 to check company code settings or OKKP to manage controlling area settings.
  
  Additional Tips:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the configuration.
  If you are unsure about the assignments, consult with your SAP administrator or a functional consultant who specializes in controlling and financial accounting.
  Always back up your configuration settings before making changes to avoid any unintended consequences.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KO123 error and ensure that your controlling area is properly linked to the relevant company code.