How To Fix CP479 - Plants in header and sub-operation have different controlling areas

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 479

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

What causes this issue?

You selected a work center for the sub-operation which belongs to a
different company code as the routing header.
You can use work centers from different plants in your routing.
However, make sure that the company code of the plant in question
agrees with that of the routing.

How to fix this error?

Select a work center for the sub-operation which belongs to the same
company code as the routing.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CP479 - Plants in header and sub-operation have different controlling areas ?

  The SAP error message CP479 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 object. 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 during the creation of the production order or routing can lead to this mismatch.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Plant Assignments:
  
  Verify the controlling area assignments for both the header plant and the sub-operation plant. You can do this by navigating to the configuration settings in SAP.
  Use transaction codes like SPRO to access the configuration settings and check the assignment of plants to controlling areas.
  
  
  
  Correct the Production Order:
  
  If the plants are indeed assigned to different controlling areas, you will need to either change the plant in the header or the sub-operation to ensure they match.
  You can do this by editing the production order or routing in the relevant transaction (e.g., CO02 for production orders).
  
  
  
  Review Routing and BOM:
  
  If the issue arises from a routing or bill of materials (BOM), ensure that all components and operations are assigned to the correct plant and controlling area.
  
  
  
  Consult with Configuration Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct configuration or if changes are needed, consult with your SAP configuration team or a functional consultant who specializes in PP/CO.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CO01 (Create Production Order), CO02 (Change Production Order), C223 (Maintain Routing), and CS01 (Create BOM).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for production planning and controlling to understand the implications of controlling area assignments.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CP479 error and ensure that your production orders and related processes function correctly.