How To Fix KOSA121 - Business area is mandatory in company code &1


KOSA121 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: KOSA - Product Cost Collector

  • Message number: 121

  • Message text: Business area is mandatory in company code &1

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  • What causes this issue?

    A business area is mandatory in company code &V1&. You must therefore
    assign a business area to the product cost collector.

    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?

    Enter a business area for the product cost collector.

    Procedure for System Administrators


    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


KOSA121 - Details

  • The SAP error message KOSA121 indicates that a business area is mandatory for the specified company code. This error typically occurs when you are trying to post a transaction or create a document that requires a business area, but one has not been specified.
    
    Cause: Missing Business Area: The primary cause of this error is that the business area field is left blank in the transaction you are trying to execute. Configuration Settings: The system may be configured to require a business area for certain transactions, and if it is not provided, the error will be triggered. Transaction Type: Certain transaction types or document types may require a business area to be specified based on the configuration of the company code.
    Solution: Enter Business Area: When you encounter this error, check the transaction screen where you are entering data. Look for the field labeled "Business Area" and enter the appropriate business area code. Check Configuration: If you

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