How To Fix CK891 - Organizational units are inconsistent

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 891

• Message text: Organizational units are inconsistent

What causes this issue?

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

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 CK891 - Organizational units are inconsistent ?

  The SAP error message CK891, which states "Organizational units are inconsistent," typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) and product costing (CK) modules. This error indicates that there is a mismatch or inconsistency in the organizational units (such as company codes, plants, or controlling areas) that are being used in a particular transaction or process.
  Causes of CK891 Error
  
  
  Inconsistent Master Data: The master data for materials, cost centers, or other organizational units may not be aligned. For example, a material may be assigned to a plant that is not linked to the controlling area being used.
  
  
  Missing Assignments: There may be missing assignments in the configuration settings, such as the assignment of plants to company codes or controlling areas.
  
  
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system or if there have been recent changes in the organizational structure, inconsistencies may arise.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings in the SAP system may not be set up correctly, leading to inconsistencies in how organizational units are defined and used.
  
  
  Solutions to CK891 Error
  
  
  Check Master Data: Review the master data for the materials, cost centers, and other relevant organizational units. Ensure that they are correctly assigned to the appropriate plants, company codes, and controlling areas.
  
  
  Verify Assignments: Go to the configuration settings in SAP and verify that all necessary assignments are in place. This includes checking the assignment of plants to company codes and controlling areas.
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize transaction codes such as:
  
  OBY6: To check the assignment of company codes to controlling areas.
  OX18: To check the assignment of plants to company codes.
  KS01: To check cost center master data.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks in the system to identify any discrepancies. This can often be done through specific reports or transaction codes designed for data consistency.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to the error message CK891 for any specific guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights based on the specific configuration and version of your SAP system.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for checking and maintaining organizational units, such as OX10 (for company codes), OX15 (for plants), and OX19 (for controlling areas).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error CK891 in the SAP Support Portal, as there may be specific fixes or recommendations provided by SAP.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the inconsistencies causing the CK891 error in your SAP system.