How To Fix CK672 - company code &1 is not assigned to a controlling area

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 672

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK672 - company code &1 is not assigned to a controlling area ?

  The SAP error message CK672 indicates that a company code is not assigned to a controlling area. This is a common issue in SAP when trying to perform activities related to controlling (CO) that require a valid assignment between the company code and the controlling area.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The company code you are trying to use is not linked to any controlling area in the system.
  The controlling area is not properly configured to include the company code.
  There may be a configuration issue or oversight during the setup of the controlling area or company code.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the company code is correctly assigned 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 -> Organization -> Assign Company Code to Controlling Area
  
  
  
  
  Assign the Company Code:
  
  In the "Assign Company Code to Controlling Area" screen, check if the company code in question is listed.
  If it is not listed, you will need to create a new assignment:
  
  Select the controlling area you want to assign the company code to.
  Click on "New Entries" and enter the company code and the controlling area.
  Save your changes.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check for Existing Assignments:
  
  If the company code is already assigned but you are still receiving the error, ensure that the assignment is active and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Verify Other Settings:
  
  Ensure that the controlling area is set up correctly and that all necessary configurations (like cost centers, profit centers, etc.) are in place.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If you are working in a development environment, ensure that any changes made are transported to the production environment if necessary.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  You can use transaction code OBY6 to directly access the assignment of company codes to controlling areas.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on controlling area configuration and company code assignments.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  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 CK672 error and successfully assign the company code to the appropriate controlling area. If issues persist, consider consulting with your SAP Basis or functional team for further assistance.