KO128 - Company & is not assigned to any CO area

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KO - Master data for CO orders

• Message number: 128

• Message text: Company & is not assigned to any CO area

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

Company &v1& is not assigned to any controlling area.

How to fix this error?

Assign company &v1& to a <DS:TRAN.OKKA>controlling area</>, or select a
different company.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KO128 - Company & is not assigned to any CO area ?

  The SAP error message KO128 indicates that a company code is not assigned to any controlling area (CO area). This is a common issue in SAP when dealing with controlling (CO) and financial accounting (FI) modules. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, solution, and related information for this error:
  Cause:
  
  Missing Assignment: The primary cause of this error is that the company code you are trying to use is not assigned to any controlling area in the system.
  Configuration Issues: This can occur if the configuration for the controlling area and company code is not set up correctly during the initial system configuration or if changes were made that affected the assignment.
  Data Entry Errors: Sometimes, the error can arise from data entry mistakes where the wrong company code is being referenced.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KO128 error, you need to assign the company code to a controlling area. 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 Company Code to Controlling Area:
  
  Follow the path: Controlling > General Controlling > Master Data > Controlling Area > Assign Company Code to Controlling Area.
  Here, you will see a list of controlling areas and company codes.
  
  
  
  Make the Assignment:
  
  Select the appropriate controlling area.
  Assign the company code that is causing the error to the controlling area.
  Save your changes.
  
  
  
  Check for Additional Settings:
  
  Ensure that the controlling area is properly configured and that all necessary settings (like currency, fiscal year variant, etc.) are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the assignment, try to perform the action that previously resulted in the KO128 error to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can also use transaction codes like OBY6 to directly access the assignment screen for company codes and controlling areas.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps and additional configuration settings related to controlling areas and company codes.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the configuration settings.
  Impact on Reporting: Be aware that assigning a company code to a controlling area can affect financial reporting and controlling processes, so it’s important to understand the implications of this assignment.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.