How To Fix CKECP006 - Enter a company code which relates to controlling area &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CKECP - Messages for Easy Cost Planning

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Enter a company code which relates to controlling area &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CKECP006 - Enter a company code which relates to controlling area &1 ?

  The SAP error message CKECP006 indicates that the company code you are trying to use does not correspond to the controlling area specified in your transaction. This error typically arises when there is a mismatch between the company code and the controlling area in the configuration settings.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Configuration: The company code you are trying to enter is not assigned to the controlling area you are working with. Each controlling area can have one or more company codes assigned to it, but a company code can only be assigned to one controlling area at a time.
  Incorrect Data Entry: You may have entered the wrong company code or controlling area in your transaction.
  Missing Assignment: The company code may not have been assigned to the controlling area in the system configuration.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Company Code and Controlling Area Assignment:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code OBY6 (or navigate through the menu: SPRO > Financial Accounting > General Settings > Assign Company Code to Controlling Area).
  Verify that the company code you are trying to use is correctly assigned to the controlling area in question.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Ensure that you are entering the correct company code and controlling area in your transaction. Double-check for any typos or incorrect entries.
  
  
  
  Assign Company Code to Controlling Area:
  
  If the company code is not assigned to the controlling area, you will need to assign it. In the same configuration area (OBY6), you can create the necessary assignment.
  
  
  
  Consult with Configuration Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, consult with your SAP configuration team or system administrator to resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OBY6: Assign Company Code to Controlling Area
  OKKP: Change Controlling Area
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on controlling area and company code configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues or bugs related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CKECP006 error and ensure that your company code is correctly linked to the appropriate controlling area.