How To Fix CJ081 - Project &1 does not belong to controlling area &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CJ - Project master data and structure

• Message number: 081

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

What causes this issue?

Project &V1& does not belong to controlling area &V2&. The project has
been assigned to controlling area &V3&.

How to fix this error?

Check whether the controlling area that you entered or that the system
determined is correct. If necessary change the entry or enter a project
that belongs to controlling area &V2&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CJ081 - Project &1 does not belong to controlling area &2 ?

  The SAP error message CJ081 indicates that a project (identified by &1) does not belong to the specified controlling area (identified by &2). This error typically occurs when there is a mismatch between the project and the controlling area in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Project Assignment: The project you are trying to access or process is not assigned to the controlling area you are currently working in. Each project in SAP is linked to a specific controlling area, and if you attempt to perform operations on a project that belongs to a different controlling area, this error will be triggered.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the project definition or the controlling area settings that lead to this mismatch.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry when creating or modifying the project or controlling area can also lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Project Assignment:
  
  Go to the project definition in SAP (transaction code CJ02 or CJ03).
  Verify