How To Fix CN272 - Controlling area &1 of the plant is different to that of the network (&2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CN - Meldungen für Netzpläne

• Message number: 272

• Message text: Controlling area &1 of the plant is different to that of the network (&2)

What causes this issue?

You want to explode a material BOM and allocate BOM items to a network
activity.
The plant for the BOM is assigned to controlling area &v1&, but the
activity is assigned to controlling area &v2&.
You can only make allocations within the same controlling area.

How to fix this error?

Select a BOM from a plant in the same controlling area as the activity.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CN272 - Controlling area &1 of the plant is different to that of the network (&2) ?

  The SAP error message CN272 indicates that there is a mismatch between the controlling area of the plant and the controlling area of the network in a project or order. This typically occurs when you are trying to assign a network (or activity) to a project or order that is associated with a different controlling area than the one assigned to the plant.
  Cause:
  
  Different Controlling Areas: The plant (associated with the order or project) and the network (or activity) are assigned to different controlling areas. Each plant is linked to a specific controlling area, and if the network is linked to another controlling area, this error will occur.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system where the controlling areas for the plant and network are not aligned correctly.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry when creating or modifying the network or project can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Controlling Area Assignments:
  
  Verify the controlling area assigned to the plant. You can do this by navigating to the plant master data in SAP (Transaction Code: OX10).
  Check the controlling area assigned to the network or activity. You can do this by navigating to the network in the project system (Transaction Code: CN21 or CN22).
  
  
  
  Align Controlling Areas:
  
  If the controlling areas are different, you will need to either change the controlling area of the network to match the plant or vice versa. This may involve creating a new network or project under the correct controlling area.
  
  
  
  Review Project Structure:
  
  Ensure that the project structure is correctly set up and that all components (networks, activities, orders) are aligned with the same controlling area.
  
  
  
  Consult with Configuration Team:
  
  If you are unsure about making changes, consult with your SAP configuration team or a functional consultant who can help ensure that the controlling areas are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Network:
  
  If necessary, you may need to recreate the network or activity under the correct controlling area that matches the plant.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CN21: Create Network
  CN22: Change Network
  OX10: Maintain Plant
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on controlling areas, plants, and networks.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CN272 error and ensure that your project or order is correctly aligned with the appropriate controlling area.