How To Fix CK891 - Organizational units are inconsistent

CK891 - Overview

• 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