How To Fix CKECP001 - Company code and controlling area were determined from plant &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CKECP - Messages for Easy Cost Planning

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Company code and controlling area were determined from plant &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CKECP001 - Company code and controlling area were determined from plant & ?

  The SAP error message CKECP001 typically indicates that there is a mismatch or inconsistency between the company code and controlling area that have been determined based on the plant specified in the transaction. This error often arises during the execution of transactions related to cost center accounting, internal orders, or other controlling-related activities.
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Configuration: The plant is assigned to a company code, but the company code is not correctly linked to the controlling area.
  Missing Assignments: The controlling area may not be assigned to the company code or the plant.
  Multiple Assignments: There may be multiple controlling areas assigned to the same company code, leading to confusion in the system.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry in the transaction could lead to the system being unable to determine the correct company code and controlling area.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Plant Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OX10 (or SPRO -> Enterprise Structure -> Assignment -> Logistics General -> Assign Plant to Company Code) and verify that the plant is correctly assigned to the appropriate company code.
  
  
  
  Check Controlling Area Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code OKKP (or SPRO -> Controlling -> General Controlling -> Organization -> Maintain Controlling Area) to ensure that the controlling area is correctly assigned to the company code.
  
  
  
  Verify Assignments:
  
  Ensure that the controlling area is assigned to the company code in the configuration settings. This can be checked in the same areas mentioned above.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the plant, company code, and controlling area to ensure that there are no discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Transaction Data:
  
  If the error occurs during a specific transaction, review the data entered in that transaction to ensure that it aligns with the expected configurations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further insights into the specific configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OX10: Assign Plant to Company Code
  OKKP: Maintain Controlling Area
  SPRO: Access to the SAP Implementation Guide (IMG)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user executing the transaction has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the relevant configurations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the CKECP001 error message in SAP.