How To Fix CN856 - Invalid controlling area & for company code &

CN856 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CN - Meldungen für Netzpläne

• Message number: 856

• Message text: Invalid controlling area & for company code &

What causes this issue?

Controlling area &V1& is not assigned to company code &V2&.
INCLUDE 'NA_ALLG_ORGELEM' OBJECT DOKU ID TX

System Response

INCLUDE 'NA_ALLG_NOVERARBEITUNG' OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

Check your entries.
INCLUDE 'NA_ALLG_VORGEHEN' OBJECT DOKU ID TX
In Customizing, check the assignment of the organization data. Make any
changes necessary.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

CN856 - Details

• The SAP error message CN856 "Invalid controlling area & for company code &" typically occurs when there is a mismatch between the controlling area and the company code in the SAP system. This error is often encountered in the context of controlling (CO) and financial accounting (FI) modules when trying to perform transactions that involve both areas.
  
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Configuration: The controlling area assigned to the company code is either incorrect or not set up properly in the system.
  Company Code Not Assigned: The company code you are trying to use is not assigned to the controlling area in the configuration settings.
  Inactive Controlling Area: The controlling area may be inactive or not properly defined in the system.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the company code or controlling area being used in the transaction.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Controlling > General Controlling > Master