How To Fix CL_TM_SIC_FWS_INT041 - Cost center &1 is not assigned to controlling area &2; See SAP note &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CL_TM_SIC_FWS_INT -

• Message number: 041

• Message text: Cost center &1 is not assigned to controlling area &2; See SAP note &3

What causes this issue?

You have maintained an entry in one of the following tables with a cost
center and a controlling area to which the cost center is not assigned.:
TCM_C_TCD_MAP
See Customizing under <LS>Integration with Other SAP Components</> ->
<LS>Transportation Management</> -> <LS>Invoice Integration</> ->
<LS>Billing</> -> <LS>Mapping of Organizational Units</> -> <LS>Assign
TM Sales Org. Unit to Internal Order/Cost Center</>
TCM_C_TCD_PURMAP
See Customizing under <LS>Integration with Other SAP Components</> ->
<LS>Transportation Management</> -> <LS>Invoice Integration</> ->
<LS>Invoicing</> -> <LS>Mapping of Organizational Units</> -> <LS>Assign
TM Purchase Org. Unit to Internal Order/Cost Center</>

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

System Response

Upgrade of ERP system to S41809 system will not be successful. The old
customizing table entry is not valid to be migrated to new tables in S4
1809 system.

How to fix this error?

Maintain an entry in table TCM_C_TCD_MAP with a cost center which is
assigned to the controlling area in the table entry. For more
information, see Customizing under <LS>Integration with Other SAP
Components</> -> <LS>Transportation Management</> -> <LS>Invoice
Integration</> -> <LS>Billing</> -> <LS>Mapping of Organizational Units
</> -> <LS>Assign TM Sales Org. Unit to Internal Order/Cost Center.</>
Find the correct assignment between the cost center and controlling area
using:
t-code <AB>KS03</>
Customizing, under <LS>Enterprise Structure</> -> <LS>Definition</> ->
<LS>Controlling</> -> <LS>Change Cost Center</>
The correct combination can then be updated in the customizing tables.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CL_TM_SIC_FWS_INT041 - Cost center &1 is not assigned to controlling area &2; See SAP note &3 ?

  The SAP error message CL_TM_SIC_FWS_INT041 indicates that a cost center is not assigned to the specified controlling area. This is a common issue in SAP when trying to perform transactions that involve cost centers and controlling areas, such as budgeting, planning, or reporting.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A cost center is being referenced in a transaction, but it is not linked to the controlling area specified in the transaction.
  The cost center may have been created in a different controlling area or may not have been properly assigned to the intended controlling area.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Cost Center Assignment:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code KS03 (Display Cost Center).
  Enter the cost center number and the controlling area to check if the cost center is assigned to the correct controlling area.
  
  
  
  Assign Cost Center to Controlling Area:
  
  If the cost center is not assigned to the controlling area, you can assign it using transaction code KS01 (Create Cost Center) or KS02 (Change Cost Center).
  Ensure that you select the correct controlling area when creating or modifying the cost center.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the controlling area to ensure that the cost center is set up correctly.
  You can use transaction code OKKP to review the controlling area settings.
  
  
  
  Refer to SAP Note:
  
  The error message references an SAP note (indicated by &3). You should look up this note in the SAP Support Portal for any specific guidance or patches related to this issue.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the assignments and configurations, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KS01: Create Cost Center
  KS02: Change Cost Center
  KS03: Display Cost Center
  OKKP: Controlling Area Configuration
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Always check the specific SAP note referenced in the error message for detailed instructions or known issues related to the error.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation on cost center accounting and controlling area settings for a better understanding of how these components interact.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the cost center is properly assigned to the controlling area.