How To Fix CN844 - Company code activity & and WBS element & are not identical


CN844 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: CN - Meldungen für Netzpläne

  • Message number: 844

  • Message text: Company code activity & and WBS element & are not identical

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  • What causes this issue?

    You have changed the company code of the activity by changing the plant.

    System Response

    A material component kept in either sales order stock or project stock
    is allocated to this activity. This means that the component quantity
    is tracked in the project stock for the WBS element to which the
    activity is assigned. The component value is tracked in the activity.
    The business areas of the activity and the WBS element must agree so
    that the business area balances which the company code requires can be
    created.
    &WHAT_TO_DO_&
    Reverse your entries.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


CN844 - Details

  • The SAP error message CN844 indicates that there is a mismatch between the company code associated with a particular activity and the WBS (Work Breakdown Structure) element in a project. This error typically arises when you are trying to assign costs or perform transactions that involve both the activity and the WBS element, but they belong to different company codes.
    
    Cause: Different Company Codes: The most common cause of this error is that the activity and the WBS element are defined in different company codes. Each company code in SAP is treated as a separate legal entity, and transactions involving different company codes cannot be processed together. Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the project system or the controlling module that lead to this mismatch. Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors when assigning activities or WBS elements can also lead to this issue.
    Solution: Verify Company Codes: Check the company code assigned to both

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