How To Fix CK191 - Valuation area &1 is not assigned to a company code

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 191

• Message text: Valuation area &1 is not assigned to a company code

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK191 - Valuation area &1 is not assigned to a company code ?

  The SAP error message CK191 indicates that a valuation area is not assigned to a company code. This typically occurs in the context of Material Ledger or Costing, where the system expects a specific configuration that links valuation areas to company codes.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Assignment: The valuation area (which can be a plant or a valuation area in the context of Material Ledger) is not assigned to the relevant company code in the system configuration.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the SAP system may not have been set up correctly, leading to this error.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a mistake in the data entry where the valuation area is incorrectly specified or not specified at all.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CK191 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Valuation Area Assignment:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to SPRO (Customizing) ? Enterprise Structure ? Assignment ? Logistics General ? Assign Valuation Area to Company Code.
  Ensure that the valuation area in question is correctly assigned to the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Assignment:
  
  If the valuation area is not assigned, you can create a new assignment by selecting the appropriate valuation area and company code.
  If it is incorrectly assigned, modify the assignment as necessary.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration for the Material Ledger or Costing is set up correctly. This includes checking the settings for the valuation area and its relationship with the company code.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data to ensure that the valuation area is correctly specified for the materials in question.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If changes were made in a development environment, ensure that the transport requests are moved to the production environment correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OMJ1 (for assigning valuation areas) or MM02 (to check material master data) to assist in troubleshooting.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on configuring valuation areas and company codes.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CK191 error and ensure that the valuation area is properly assigned to the company code in your SAP system.