How To Fix CP478 - Plants in header and sub-operation have different controlling areas


CP478 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: CP - Task list messages: Core data

  • Message number: 478

  • Message text: Plants in header and sub-operation have different controlling areas

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  • What causes this issue?

    You selected a work center for a sub-operation which belongs to a
    different company code as the routing header.
    You can use work centers from different plants in your routing. You
    can assign plants from all company codes.
    However, a company code check is set up in your system for the fiscal
    year.

    How to fix this error?

    Choose a work center from the same company code as the routing header.

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CP478 - Plants in header and sub-operation have different controlling areas ?
    The SAP error message CP478 indicates that there is a mismatch between the controlling areas of the plant specified in the header and the sub-operation of a production order or a similar document. This typically occurs in the context of production planning and controlling (PP/CO) modules when trying to create or process a production order, routing, or similar objects.
    
    Cause: Different Controlling Areas: The primary cause of this error is that the plant defined in the header of the production order is assigned to a different controlling area than the plant defined in the sub-operation.
    Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system where the plants are not correctly assigned to the same controlling area. Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry while creating or modifying the production order or routing can lead to this error.
    Solution: Check Plant Assignments: Verify the controlling area assignments for both the header plant and the sub-operation plant. You can

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