How To Fix KO298 - CO orders must be category 01 - &

KO298 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KO - Master data for CO orders

• Message number: 298

• Message text: CO orders must be category 01 - &

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KO298 - Details

• The SAP error message KO298 indicates that a CO (Controlling) order must be of category 01 (Internal Order) for the operation you are trying to perform. This error typically arises when you are attempting to post costs or perform an action on a CO order that is not classified as an internal order.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Order Type: The order you are trying to use is not set up as an internal order (category 01). It may be a different type of order, such as a project order or a production order.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration in the system may not allow the operation you are trying to perform on the specific order type.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a mistake in entering the order number or selecting the order type.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Order Type: Verify the order type of the CO order you are trying to use. Ensure that it is indeed an internal