How To Fix CO859 - No controlling area found for plant &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CO - PPC order processing messages

• Message number: 859

• Message text: No controlling area found for plant &

What causes this issue?

The plant that you have entered is not assigned to a controlling area.

How to fix this error?

A plant is assigned to a controlling area via a company code.
First check whether the plant is allocated to a company code.
Assign the company code to a controlling area.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CO859 - No controlling area found for plant & ?

  The SAP error message CO859 ("No controlling area found for plant &") typically occurs when there is a mismatch or missing configuration between the controlling area and the plant in the SAP system. This error is often encountered in the context of cost center accounting, internal orders, or other controlling-related transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The controlling area has not been assigned to the plant in the system.
  Incorrect Plant Assignment: The plant may not be correctly assigned to the controlling area in the configuration settings.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the plant or controlling area.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been set up correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CO859 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Plant and Controlling Area Assignment:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code SPRO (Customizing).
  Navigate to Controlling > Cost Center Accounting > Master Data > Cost Centers > Define Cost Center.
  Ensure that the plant is assigned to the correct controlling area.
  
  
  
  Assign Controlling Area to Plant:
  
  Use transaction code OX19 (or navigate through the menu: Enterprise Structure > Assignment > Logistics General > Assign Plant to Controlling Area).
  Check if the plant in question is assigned to the appropriate controlling area. If not, assign it.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Verify the master data for the plant and controlling area to ensure that they are correctly set up.
  Check if the controlling area is active and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, ensure that all necessary configuration settings were included in the transport request and that they were successfully imported.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for any specific configurations that may be required for your organization.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO, OX19, and others related to controlling and plant management.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and modify the controlling area and plant settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CO859 error and ensure that the controlling area is correctly linked to the plant in your SAP system.