How To Fix COCORE259 - Do not use a controlling area with company code &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 259

• Message text: Do not use a controlling area with company code &

What causes this issue?

Cost accounting has not been activated for company code &V1&. Despite
this, controlling area &V2& has been assigned to, or determined with
this company code.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

If you have entered the controlling area, undo your entry or ensure
that it is assigned to company code &V1&.
Otherwise, you should check whether controlling area &V2& must be
assigned to the company code and arrange for this assignment. If this
is not the case, determine how the controlling area was derived for
your posting and change these derivation rules. Contact SAP for
assistance, if required.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COCORE259 - Do not use a controlling area with company code & ?

  The SAP error message COCORE259 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the controlling area and company code in your SAP system. Specifically, it suggests that the controlling area you are trying to use is not compatible with the specified company code.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incompatible Controlling Area and Company Code: The controlling area must be assigned to the company code in order to perform controlling-related activities. If the controlling area is not assigned to the company code, this error will occur.
  Cross-Company Code Transactions: If you are trying to execute a transaction that involves multiple company codes, and the controlling area is not set up to handle this, you may encounter this error.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the settings of the controlling area or company code.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Assignment: Verify that the controlling area is correctly assigned to the company code. You can do this by navigating to the following