How To Fix BK250 - Company code &1 does not belong to controlling area &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BK - Create, Display, Reverse Controlling Document

• Message number: 250

• Message text: Company code &1 does not belong to controlling area &2

What causes this issue?

A company code has been entered that is not assigned to the current
controlling area &v2&.

System Response

Processing stops.

How to fix this error?

Change the current controlling area or the entry for the company code.
You can change the controlling area under <LB>Extras -> Set Controlling
Area.</>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BK250 - Company code &1 does not belong to controlling area &2 ?

  The SAP error message BK250 indicates that there is a mismatch between the company code and the controlling area in your SAP system. Specifically, it means that the company code you are trying to use does not belong to the specified controlling area.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The company code has not been assigned to the controlling area in the configuration settings.
  Incorrect Data Entry: The company code or controlling area may have been entered incorrectly in the transaction.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for either the company code or controlling area may not be set up correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Company Code and Controlling Area Assignment:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code OBY6 (or navigate through the menu: SPRO > Enterprise Structure > Assignment > Financial Accounting > Assign Company Code to Controlling Area).
  Verify if the company code in question is assigned to the controlling area you are trying to use.
  
  
  
  Assign Company Code to Controlling Area:
  
  If the company code is not assigned, you can assign it to the controlling area in the same configuration screen.
  Make sure to save your changes.
  
  
  
  Verify Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for both the company code and controlling area to ensure they are set up correctly.
  You can use transaction codes like OBY6 for company codes and OKKP for controlling areas to review their settings.
  
  
  
  Check Transaction Data:
  
  Ensure that the transaction you are trying to execute is using the correct company code and controlling area.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP administrator or functional consultant.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBY6: Assign Company Code to Controlling Area
  OKKP: Maintain Controlling Area
  OBA7: Define Company Code
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BK250 error and ensure that your company code is correctly linked to the appropriate controlling area.