How To Fix /CPD/SS_MESSAGES075 - Cost center &1 does not belong to controlling area &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CPD/SS_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 075

• Message text: Cost center &1 does not belong to controlling area &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CPD/SS_MESSAGES075 - Cost center &1 does not belong to controlling area &2 ?

  The SAP error message /CPD/SS_MESSAGES075 indicates that a specified cost center does not belong to the controlling area you are trying to use. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions or reporting where cost centers are associated with specific controlling areas.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Cost Center Assignment: The cost center you are trying to use is not assigned to the controlling area specified in your transaction.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the cost center or controlling area entered in the transaction.
  Configuration Issues: The cost center may not have been properly configured in the system, or it may have been deleted or archived.
  Cross-Controlling Area Transactions: Attempting to post transactions across different controlling areas without proper configuration.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Cost Center Assignment:
  
  Go to the transaction code KS03 (Display Cost Center) and check if the cost center is assigned to the correct controlling area.
  If it is not assigned, you may need to create a new cost center in the correct controlling area or reassign the existing one.
  
  
  
  Check Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the cost center and controlling area entered in your transaction for any typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the cost center is active and properly configured in the system. You can check this in the configuration settings under SPRO > Controlling > Cost Center Accounting > Master Data > Cost Centers.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Functional Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration or need to make changes, consult with your SAP Basis or functional team to ensure that the cost center and controlling area settings are correct.
  
  
  
  Transaction Type:
  
  Ensure that the transaction you are trying to perform is valid for the cost center and controlling area combination.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KS01: Create Cost Center
  KS02: Change Cost Center
  KS03: Display Cost Center
  KSH1: Create Cost Center Group
  KSH2: Change Cost Center Group
  KSH3: Display Cost Center Group
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on cost center accounting and controlling area configurations.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or modify cost center data.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that your cost center is correctly associated with the appropriate controlling area.