How To Fix COCORE203 - Company code & is not assigned to controlling area &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COCORE - CO Interface in HR Stand Alone

• Message number: 203

• Message text: Company code & is not assigned to controlling area &

What causes this issue?

You are entering data in company code &V1&. At the same time, you have
entered controlling area &V2&, or it was determined by the current
program, and transferred to cost accounting. However, in the
organization of your enterprise, company code &V1& is assigned not to
controlling area &V2&, but to controlling area &V3&.

System Response

The system recongnizes this incorrect assignment within your cost
accounting and rejects it.

How to fix this error?

If you have personally entered controlling area &V2&, you should undo
your entry.
If this is not the case, there could be a program error. Make a note of
the entries that led to the error message and contact SAP.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COCORE203 - Company code & is not assigned to controlling area & ?

  The SAP error message COCORE203 indicates that a company code is not assigned to a controlling area. This is a common issue in SAP when trying to perform controlling-related transactions, such as creating cost centers, internal orders, or other controlling objects.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the system requires a company code to be linked to a controlling area to ensure that financial and controlling data can be properly integrated and reported. If the company code is not assigned to any controlling area, the system cannot process controlling transactions for that company code.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to assign the company code to a controlling area. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration Menu:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: 
  SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Controlling -> General Controlling -> Organization -> Assign Company Code to Controlling Area
  
  
  
  
  Assign the Company Code:
  
  In the "Assign Company Code to Controlling Area" screen, you will see a list of controlling areas and company codes.
  Select the appropriate controlling area to which you want to assign the company code.
  Click on the "New Entries" button to add a new assignment.
  Enter the company code and the controlling area.
  Save your changes.
  
  
  
  Check for Existing Assignments:
  
  Ensure that the company code is not already assigned to another controlling area, as a company code can only be assigned to one controlling area at a time.
  
  
  
  Verify Settings:
  
  After making the assignment, verify that the settings are correct and that the company code is now linked to the desired controlling area.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Controlling Area: A controlling area is an organizational unit in SAP that represents a closed system for cost accounting. It can contain one or more company codes.
  Company Code: A company code is the smallest organizational unit in financial accounting for which a complete self-contained set of accounts can be drawn up.
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like OBY6 (to assign company codes to controlling areas) or OKKP (to manage controlling area settings) for quicker access.
  
  Additional Considerations:
  
  Ensure that the controlling area and company code are set up correctly in terms of currency and fiscal year variant.
  If you are working in a multi-client environment, ensure that you are making changes in the correct client.
  If you encounter further issues, check for any authorization problems or consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the COCORE203 error and successfully assign the company code to the controlling area.