How To Fix /CPD/SS_MESSAGES080 - Company code &1 does not belong to controlling area &2

/CPD/SS_MESSAGES080 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CPD/SS_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 080

• Message text: Company code &1 does not belong to controlling area &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CPD/SS_MESSAGES080 - Company code &1 does not belong to controlling area &2 ?

  The SAP error message /CPD/SS_MESSAGES080 indicates that there is a mismatch between the company code and the controlling area in your SAP system. Specifically, it means that the company code you are trying to use does not belong to the specified controlling area.
  
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The company code is not assigned to the controlling area in the configuration settings.
  Data Entry Error: The company code or controlling area may have been entered incorrectly in the transaction.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for either the company code or controlling area may not be set up correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Controlling -> Cost Center Accounting -> Master Data -> Cost Centers -> Assign Company Code to Controlling Area.
  Ensure that the company code in question is assigned to the correct controlling area.
  
  
  
  Verify Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the transaction where the error occurred to ensure that the correct company code and controlling