How To Fix CK007 - Plant & is not assigned to a controlling area

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Plant & is not assigned to a controlling area

What causes this issue?

Plant &v1& is not assigned to any <DS:GLOS.controlling_area>controlling
area</>.
&sys_admin&
If you have authorization for Customizing, proceed as follows:
Find out what <DS:GLOS.company_code>company code</> plant &v1& is
assigned to.
Make sure that the valuation level is the plant.
For material costing, you must carry out valuation at plant level so
that a plant corresponds to a <DS:GLOS.valuation_area>valuation
area</>.
Assign the company code to a controlling area.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK007 - Plant & is not assigned to a controlling area ?

  The SAP error message CK007 indicates that a specific plant is not assigned to a controlling area. This error typically arises when you are trying to perform a transaction that requires a plant to be linked to a controlling area, such as when executing cost center accounting or product costing transactions.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the plant you are working with has not been assigned to any controlling area in the system. In SAP, controlling areas are used for internal management accounting purposes, and each plant must be linked to a controlling area to ensure that costs and revenues can be tracked appropriately.
  Solution:
  To resolve the CK007 error, you need to assign the plant to a controlling area. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: 
  SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Controlling -> General Controlling -> Master Data -> Cost Center Accounting -> Maintain Control Parameters
  
  
  
  
  Assign Plant to Controlling Area:
  
  In the configuration menu, look for the option to assign plants to controlling areas.
  You may find a transaction code like OKKP (for controlling area settings) or OX19 (for plant assignment).
  Select the controlling area you want to work with.
  Add the plant that is causing the error to the list of assigned plants.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary assignments, save your changes.
  
  
  
  Verify the Assignment:
  
  You can verify the assignment by checking the plant details in the configuration or by using transaction codes like OX10 (for plant details) to ensure that the plant is now linked to the correct controlling area.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OKKP: Controlling area settings.
  OX19: Assign plants to controlling areas.
  OX10: Display plant details.
  
  
  
  Additional Considerations:
  
  Ensure that the controlling area is properly configured and that it is active.
  If you have multiple plants and controlling areas, ensure that the correct relationships are established based on your organizational structure.
  If you are unsure about the assignment, consult with your SAP configuration team or a functional consultant who specializes in controlling and finance.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CK007 error and proceed with your transactions in SAP.