KO141 - Order management not active in CO area &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KO - Master data for CO orders

• Message number: 141

• Message text: Order management not active in CO area &

What causes this issue?

To be able to process orders in a controlling area, order management
must be active for that controlling area.

How to fix this error?

Activate order management for controlling area &v1&, or change your
entries.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KO141 - Order management not active in CO area & ?

  The SAP error message KO141, which states "Order management not active in CO area," typically occurs when you attempt to perform operations related to order management in a controlling (CO) area where order management is not enabled. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to create or process internal orders, production orders, or other related transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Order Management Not Activated: The controlling area in question does not have order management activated. This can happen if the configuration settings for the controlling area do not include order management functionalities.
  Incorrect Configuration: The settings in the controlling area may not be properly configured to allow for order management activities.
  Missing Authorizations: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform order management activities in the specified CO area.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate Order Management:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG).
  Navigate to Controlling -> Cost Center Accounting -> Master Data -> Order Management.
  Ensure that the order management is activated for the relevant controlling area.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration settings for the controlling area to ensure that order management is included.
  Check if the controlling area is correctly assigned to the company code and that all necessary settings are in place.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform order management activities. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for specific configuration steps related to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OKKP (for controlling area settings) or KOH1 (for order types) to check or modify settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to this error.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KO141 error and enable order management in the specified controlling area.