How To Fix USMD_MASS_LOAD016 - No active chart of accounts found for controlling area &1, cost elem. &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD_MASS_LOAD - Messages for MDG mass load

• Message number: 016

• Message text: No active chart of accounts found for controlling area &1, cost elem. &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMD_MASS_LOAD016 - No active chart of accounts found for controlling area &1, cost elem. &2 ?

  The SAP error message USMD_MASS_LOAD016 indicates that there is no active chart of accounts associated with the specified controlling area and cost element. This error typically arises during the mass data load process in SAP, particularly when dealing with controlling (CO) data.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Chart of Accounts: The chart of accounts linked to the controlling area is not active or has not been properly defined.
  Incorrect Configuration: The controlling area may not be correctly configured to use the specified chart of accounts.
  Cost Element Issues: The cost element specified may not be valid or may not be assigned to the active chart of accounts.
  Data Load Issues: The data being loaded may reference a controlling area or cost element that does not exist or is not properly set up in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Chart of Accounts:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBY6 (or use the appropriate navigation path) to check the chart of accounts assigned to the controlling area.
  Ensure that the chart of accounts is active and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Verify Controlling Area Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code OKKP to check the settings for the controlling area.
  Ensure that the controlling area is assigned to the correct chart of accounts.
  
  
  
  Validate Cost Element:
  
  Use transaction code KA03 to display the cost element and verify that it is correctly defined and assigned to the active chart of accounts.
  
  
  
  Data Load Review:
  
  Review the data being loaded to ensure that it references valid controlling areas and cost elements.
  Make sure that the data format and values conform to the expected structure.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on configuring controlling areas and charts of accounts.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBY6: Define Chart of Accounts
  OKKP: Maintain Controlling Area
  KA03: Display Cost Element
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above configurations, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message USMD_MASS_LOAD016 in your SAP system.