How To Fix CK884 - Organizational units are inconsistent

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 884

• Message text: Organizational units are inconsistent

What causes this issue?

A data record of the partner cost component split contains company code
&V1& and controlling area &V2&. However, company code &V1& is not
assigned to controlling area &V2&.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

Processing is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Check the transferred data.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK884 - Organizational units are inconsistent ?

  The SAP error message CK884, which states "Organizational units are inconsistent," typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) and product costing (CK) when there are inconsistencies in the organizational structure or master data related to cost centers, profit centers, or other organizational units.
  Causes:
  
  Inconsistent Master Data: The master data for cost centers, profit centers, or other organizational units may not be aligned or may have been changed without proper updates in related areas.
  Missing Assignments: There may be missing assignments between organizational units, such as a cost center not being assigned to a controlling area.
  Changes in Organizational Structure: Recent changes in the organizational structure (e.g., mergers, acquisitions, or restructuring) may not have been fully reflected in the system.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, inconsistencies may arise if the data was not properly validated or mapped.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Master Data: Review the master data for the relevant organizational units (cost centers, profit centers, etc.) to ensure they are correctly defined and assigned.
  
  Use transaction codes like KS03 (Display Cost Center) or KP03 (Display Profit Center) to check the details.
  
  
  
  Validate Assignments: Ensure that all necessary assignments are in place. For example, check if cost centers are assigned to the correct controlling area.
  
  Use transaction code OKKP to check the controlling area settings.
  
  
  
  Consistency Check: Run consistency checks in the system to identify any discrepancies. You can use transaction code CKM3N to analyze the cost object and check for inconsistencies.
  
  
  Review Change Logs: If recent changes were made, review the change logs to identify what modifications were made and whether they could have caused the inconsistency.
  
  
  Recreate or Adjust Data: If inconsistencies are found, you may need to recreate or adjust the relevant master data or assignments to ensure they are consistent.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the error message CK884 for any specific guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing organizational units, such as:
  
  KS01 (Create Cost Center)
  KS02 (Change Cost Center)
  KP01 (Create Profit Center)
  KP02 (Change Profit Center)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or fixes related to this error message. You can search for notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that users have the necessary roles and authorizations to make changes to organizational units, as lack of permissions can also lead to inconsistencies.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the inconsistencies causing the CK884 error in SAP.