How To Fix CK890 - Organizational units are inconsistent

CK890 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 890

• Message text: Organizational units are inconsistent

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

Processing is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Check the transferred data.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

CK890 - Details

• The SAP error message CK890, which states "Organizational units are inconsistent," typically arises in the context of the Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with cost centers, profit centers, or internal orders. This error indicates that there is a mismatch or inconsistency in the organizational structure or master data related to these units.
  Causes of CK890 Error
  
  
  Inconsistent Master Data: The organizational units (like cost centers or profit centers) may not be properly defined or may have been changed without updating related data.
  
  
  Missing Assignments: There may be missing assignments between organizational units, such as a cost center not being assigned to a controlling area.
  
  
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system or during a system upgrade, inconsistencies may arise if the data was not properly validated.
  
  
  Changes in Organizational Structure: Changes in the organizational structure (like mergers, acquisitions, or restructuring) may lead to inconsistencies if not properly reflected in the