How To Fix CN083 - You cannot change the company code (see long text)

CN083 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CN - Meldungen für Netzpläne

• Message number: 083

• Message text: You cannot change the company code (see long text)

What causes this issue?

Plant &V1& has the company code &V2&. If you change the plant the
company code will change as well.

System Response

The system does not allow to change the company code after you have
booked actual costs or commitment values to the activity.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CN083 - You cannot change the company code (see long text) ?

  The SAP error message CN083 indicates that you are trying to change the company code in a context where it is not allowed. This typically occurs in the context of project management or controlling, where certain attributes of a project or cost center are tied to a specific company code.
  
  Cause:
  
  Project Structure: The project or cost center you are trying to modify is already assigned to a specific company code, and SAP does not allow changing this assignment after certain transactions have been executed.
  Data Integrity: Changing the company code could lead to inconsistencies in financial reporting and data integrity, which is why SAP restricts this action.
  Configuration Settings: The system may be configured in such a way that it does not allow changes to the company code for specific project types or cost centers.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Create a New Project/Cost Center: If you need to work with a different company code, consider creating a new