How To Fix CK920 - Item &1: plant &2 has been assigned to controlling area &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 920

• Message text: Item &1: plant &2 has been assigned to controlling area &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK920 - Item &1: plant &2 has been assigned to controlling area &3 ?

  The SAP error message CK920 indicates that there is a configuration issue related to the assignment of a plant to a controlling area. Specifically, it means that the plant specified in the error message is not correctly assigned to the controlling area in the system.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Assignment: The plant is not assigned to the controlling area in the configuration settings.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an incorrect configuration in the controlling area or plant settings.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the master data related to the plant or controlling area.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CK920 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Plant Assignment:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code OBY6 (or SPRO -> "Controlling" -> "General Controlling" -> "Master Data" -> "Assign Plants to Controlling Areas").
  Verify if the plant (specified in the error message) is assigned to the controlling area (also specified in the error message).
  If the plant is not assigned, you need to create the assignment.
  
  
  
  Create Assignment:
  
  If the plant is not assigned, you can add it by entering the plant and the corresponding controlling area in the assignment table.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the master data for the plant and controlling area is correctly maintained. This includes checking the settings in the material master and cost center master data.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If you are working in a development or quality environment, ensure that any changes made are transported to the production environment correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or Controlling team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OBY6 - Assign Plants to Controlling Areas
  SPRO - Access the SAP Reference IMG for configuration
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error.
  User Roles: 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 CK920 error and ensure that the plant is correctly assigned to the controlling area in your SAP system.