How To Fix KO312 - Table GSB does not contain entry &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KO - Master data for CO orders

• Message number: 312

• Message text: Table GSB does not contain entry &

What causes this issue?

In financial accounting you specified that you want to create a
business area balance sheet. You therefore have to assign your order to
a <GL:business_area>business area</>.
The system proposes the business area as follows:
You enter a division in the master record of the material you are
using.
In Customizing, you assign this division to a business area.
Possible causes of this error:
Material master has no division.
The division is not assigned to a business area.
The business area is not defined.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Check that
the construction view of the material master contains a division

<DS:TRAN.MM02>Proceed</>

Branch to the implementation guide to check whether the division is
assigned to a business area. To do this, choose <LS>Corporate
structure -> Assign business area to valuation area/division</>.
Branch to implementation guide and define business area &V1&.

<DS:TRAN.OX03>Proceed</>

Assign the business area to a division (see above).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KO312 - Table GSB does not contain entry & ?

  The SAP error message KO312, which states "Table GSB does not contain entry &," typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) and profitability analysis (CO-PA) when the system is unable to find a specific entry in the GSB (Group Structure for Cost Centers) table. This can happen for various reasons, such as missing configuration, incorrect data entry, or issues with master data.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The required entries in the GSB table may not have been created or configured properly.
  Incorrect Master Data: The cost center or other related master data may not be set up correctly or may not exist in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from finding the necessary entries.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the required data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify that the necessary entries in the GSB table are configured correctly. This can be done through the SPRO transaction (SAP Reference IMG) by navigating to the relevant controlling area and ensuring that the group structure for cost centers is set up properly.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the cost centers or other relevant master data exist and are correctly maintained. You can check this using transaction codes like KS03 (Display Cost Center) or KSH1 (Create Cost Center Group).
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks to identify any discrepancies in the data. This can involve using transaction codes like KAH3 (Display Cost Center Hierarchy) to ensure that the hierarchy is intact.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the data. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the program or transaction that is generating the error to identify the exact point of failure.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KS01 (Create Cost Center), KS02 (Change Cost Center), and KS03 (Display Cost Center).
  SAP Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to controlling and profitability analysis for more context on how the GSB table is used.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  If the problem continues after trying these solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team or consult with an SAP expert for further assistance.