How To Fix CKECP004 - Enter a plant which relates to controlling area &

CKECP004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CKECP - Messages for Easy Cost Planning

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Enter a plant which relates to controlling area &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CKECP004 - Enter a plant which relates to controlling area & ?

  The SAP error message CKECP004 ("Enter a plant which relates to controlling area &") typically occurs when you are trying to perform a transaction that requires a plant to be specified, but the plant you entered does not belong to the controlling area you are working with. This error is common in the context of cost center accounting, internal orders, or other controlling-related transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch of Plant and Controlling Area: The plant you are trying to use is not assigned to the controlling area you are currently working with. Each plant in SAP is linked to a specific controlling area, and if there is no relationship, the system will throw this error.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings in the SAP system may not have the plant assigned to the controlling area correctly.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a simple data entry error where the wrong plant code was entered.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Plant Assignment:
  
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