How To Fix /CPD/SS_MESSAGES117 - Comp. code &1, cost cntr &2, plant &3 do not belong to cntr. area &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CPD/SS_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Comp. code &1, cost cntr &2, plant &3 do not belong to cntr. area &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CPD/SS_MESSAGES117 - Comp. code &1, cost cntr &2, plant &3 do not belong to cntr. area &4 ?

  The SAP error message /CPD/SS_MESSAGES117 indicates that there is a mismatch between the company code, cost center, and plant in relation to the controlling area. This error typically arises in the context of controlling (CO) and financial accounting (FI) when trying to post a transaction that involves cost centers or internal orders.
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Configuration Issue: The company code, cost center, and plant are not properly assigned to the controlling area in the configuration settings.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have entered an incorrect cost center, company code, or plant that does not belong to the specified controlling area.
  Master Data Issues: The cost center or plant may not be correctly set up in the system, or it may not be assigned to the correct company code or controlling area.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP configuration settings for controlling areas.
  Verify that the company code, cost center, and plant are correctly assigned to the controlling area.
  Use transaction code OKKP to check the controlling area settings.
  
  
  
  Verify Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the cost center and ensure it is assigned to the correct company code and controlling area.
  Use transaction code KS03 to display the cost center and verify its settings.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Ensure that the data being entered in the transaction is correct. Double-check the company code, cost center, and plant values.
  If you are using a custom program or transaction, ensure that it is correctly fetching the values from the database.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or guidelines for setting up controlling areas and related master data in your organization.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or a consultant for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OKKP: Controlling Area: Maintain
  KS03: Display Cost Center
  OX19: Assign Company Code to Controlling Area
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation for controlling area configuration and master data management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message.