How To Fix CKCC047 - Controlling area of costing run differs from reference costing run

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CKCC - Messages in the Costing Run Cockpit

• Message number: 047

• Message text: Controlling area of costing run differs from reference costing run

What causes this issue?

For material selection, you are using the reference costing run &V1&
&V2&. This costing run is assigned to a different controlling area than
your costing run &V3& &V4&.

System Response

Costing run &V1& &V2& cannot be used as a reference.

How to fix this error?

Select a different costing run as a reference.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CKCC047 - Controlling area of costing run differs from reference costing run ?

  The SAP error message CKCC047 indicates that there is a mismatch between the controlling area of the costing run you are trying to execute and the controlling area of the reference costing run. This typically occurs in the context of product costing, where you are trying to create or execute a costing run based on a reference costing run that belongs to a different controlling area.
  Cause:
  
  Different Controlling Areas: The most common cause of this error is that the reference costing run you are trying to use is associated with a different controlling area than the one you are currently working in.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the controlling areas are not set up correctly in the system.
  Data Entry Error: There could be a mistake in the data entry where the wrong reference costing run is selected.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Controlling Areas: Verify the controlling area of the reference costing run. You can do this by navigating to the costing run details and checking the controlling area associated with it.
  Select Correct Reference: Ensure that you are selecting a reference costing run that belongs to the same controlling area as the costing run you are trying to create or execute.
  Create New Costing Run: If the reference costing run is not applicable, consider creating a new costing run that is appropriate for the current controlling area.
  Configuration Review: If you suspect a configuration issue, review the settings in the controlling area configuration to ensure that everything is set up correctly.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on handling costing runs and controlling areas.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may be using transaction codes like CK11N (Create Cost Estimate with Quantity Structure) or CK40N (Costing Run) when encountering this error.
  Costing Variants: Ensure that the costing variant used is compatible with the controlling area.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the costing runs and controlling areas involved.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CKCC047 error and proceed with your costing activities in SAP.