How To Fix ORB105 - No assignment to an incoming order cost element maintained for &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ORB - Project-Related Incoming Orders/Open Orders

• Message number: 105

• Message text: No assignment to an incoming order cost element maintained for &1

What causes this issue?

Incoming order values are recorded under separate incoming order cost
elements (cost element category 50 to 52). To this end, original cost
elements must be assigned to incoming order cost elements. This has not
been done for cost elementm &V1&.

System Response

The values and quantities for this cost element are not included in the
calculation of the incoming order value.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the required assignment in the Project System IMG.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ORB105 - No assignment to an incoming order cost element maintained for &1 ?

  The SAP error message ORB105 "No assignment to an incoming order cost element maintained for &1" typically occurs in the context of controlling and cost accounting when there is an issue with the assignment of cost elements to order types or when trying to post costs to an order that does not have a valid cost element assigned.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Assignment: The primary cause of this error is that there is no assignment of the specified cost element to the order type in the configuration settings. This means that the system does not know how to handle costs for that particular order type.
  Incorrect Configuration: The cost element may not be properly configured in the controlling area or may not be linked to the order type you are trying to use.
  Order Type Issues: The order type being used may not be set up to accept the incoming cost element.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Cost Element Assignment:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Controlling -> Cost Element Accounting -> Master Data -> Cost Elements -> Define Cost Element Categories.
  Ensure that the cost element you are trying to use is assigned to the correct category and is valid for the order type in question.
  
  
  
  Assign Cost Elements to Order Types:
  
  In the same configuration area, check the assignment of cost elements to order types.
  Navigate to Controlling -> Internal Orders -> Order Master Data -> Define Order Types.
  Ensure that the order type you are using has the necessary cost elements assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Order Type Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the specific order type you are using to ensure it is configured to accept the incoming cost elements.
  Make sure that the order type is active and properly set up in the system.
  
  
  
  Test Posting:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to post the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  KSB1: Display actual line items for cost centers.
  KO03: Display internal order.
  KOB1: Display actual line items for internal orders.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on cost element accounting and internal orders.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the configuration settings.
  
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in SAP Controlling (CO) for further assistance.