How To Fix KS089 - Assign a chart of accounts to the controlling area

KS089 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KS - RK-S Master Data Maintenance

• Message number: 089

• Message text: Assign a chart of accounts to the controlling area

What causes this issue?

You want to create a cost element in a controlling area for which a
chart of accounts has not yet been assigned. This is not possible.

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?

Assign a chart of accounts to the controlling area in configuration.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KS089 - Assign a chart of accounts to the controlling area ?

  The SAP error message KS089, which states "Assign a chart of accounts to the controlling area," typically occurs when you attempt to perform a transaction in the Controlling (CO) module without having a chart of accounts assigned to the controlling area. This is a configuration issue that needs to be addressed in the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises because the controlling area you are working with does not have a chart of accounts assigned to it. The chart of accounts is essential for defining the structure of financial reporting and is necessary for the CO module to function correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to assign a chart of accounts to the controlling area. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration Menu:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Controlling -> General Controlling -> Master Data -> Cost Center Accounting