How To Fix KW202 - Application area CO-ABC is not active


KW202 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: KW - CO-ABC Activity-Based Costing

  • Message number: 202

  • Message text: Application area CO-ABC is not active

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  • What causes this issue?

    Activity-Based Costing (CO-ABC) is inactive for controlling area &V1&,
    fiscal year &V2&.

    System Response

    Planning cannot be processed.

    How to fix this error?

    Check whether the correct controlling area is set.
    Check whether the controlling area is defined correctly:
    If necessary, activate CO-ABC in the controlling area "Control
    indicators" for the given fiscal year.
    Check whether the fiscal year(s) are defined for the controlling area.
    Check whether the controlling area has a standard hierarchy for
    business processes.
    Maintain components for controlling area &V1&, fiscal year &V2&.
    Start planning anew.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


KW202 - Details

  • The SAP error message KW202, which states "Application area CO-ABC is not active," typically occurs when you are trying to access or use functionality related to Activity-Based Costing (ABC) in the Controlling (CO) module, but the necessary application area is not activated in your SAP system.
    
    Cause: Inactive Application Area: The CO-ABC application area is not activated in the system. This can happen if the configuration for Activity-Based Costing has not been completed or if the application area has been intentionally deactivated. Missing Configuration: The necessary configuration settings for Activity-Based Costing may not have been set up in the system. Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the CO-ABC functionalities.
    Solution: Activate the Application Area: Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG). Navigate to Controlling -> Cost Center Accounting -> Activity-Based Costing -> Basic Settings. Check if the application area CO-ABC is activated. If not, activate it. Check Configuration: Ensure that all necessary

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