How To Fix CKMLRUN129 - Only assign plants of a controlling area

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CKMLRUN - Costing Run in Material Ledger

• Message number: 129

• Message text: Only assign plants of a controlling area

What causes this issue?

Only plants belonging to one and the same controlling area can be
assigned to a costing run. It is not possible to cumulate across
controlling areas.

How to fix this error?

Only assign plants that belong to one controlling area.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CKMLRUN129 - Only assign plants of a controlling area ?

  The SAP error message CKMLRUN129 "Only assign plants of a controlling area" typically occurs in the context of the Material Ledger (ML) and is related to the assignment of plants to a controlling area in the system. This error indicates that there is an attempt to assign plants that do not belong to the same controlling area, which is a requirement in SAP for proper cost accounting and reporting.
  Cause:
  
  Different Controlling Areas: The plants you are trying to assign belong to different controlling areas. In SAP, each plant must be assigned to a single controlling area, and all plants assigned in a particular operation must belong to the same controlling area.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue where the plants are not correctly assigned to the controlling area in the system settings.
  Data Entry Errors: There might be a mistake in the data entry where the wrong plant or controlling area is selected.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Plant Assignments:
  
  Go to the transaction code OX19 (or SPRO -> Enterprise Structure -> Assignment -> Logistics - General -> Assign Plant to Company Code) to verify the assignment of plants to controlling areas.
  Ensure that all plants you are trying to work with are assigned to the same controlling area.
  
  
  
  Correct Configuration:
  
  If you find that the plants are assigned to different controlling areas, you will need to either change the assignment of the plants or ensure that you are only working with plants that belong to the same controlling area.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Data:
  
  If you are processing a transaction (like a Material Ledger run), ensure that the selected plants in the transaction are from the same controlling area.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to Material Ledger and controlling area assignments for further guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, as there may be underlying issues that require expert intervention.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Ledger: The Material Ledger is a sub-module in SAP that allows for the management of inventory and valuation of materials in multiple currencies and at different prices.
  Controlling Area: A controlling area is an organizational unit in SAP that represents a closed system for cost accounting. It can contain one or more company codes and is used for internal reporting and controlling purposes.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CKMLCP (Material Ledger Closing) and CKMLRUN (Material Ledger Run) for further operations related to the Material Ledger.
  
  By ensuring that all plants involved in your operations are correctly assigned to the same controlling area, you should be able to resolve the CKMLRUN129 error.