How To Fix FC139 - Chart of accounts for company code and controlling area differ

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FC - FI configuration error messages

• Message number: 139

• Message text: Chart of accounts for company code and controlling area differ

What causes this issue?

Controlling area &V2& has been allocated to company code &V1&.
However, the chart of accounts to which this controlling area is
allocated is not the same as that of the company code.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Change the controlling area's chart of accounts; otherwise you will not
be able to make any postings.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FC139 - Chart of accounts for company code and controlling area differ ?

  The SAP error message FC139 indicates that there is a mismatch between the chart of accounts assigned to a company code and the chart of accounts assigned to the controlling area. This error typically occurs when you are trying to perform a financial transaction that involves both the company code and the controlling area, and they are not aligned in terms of their chart of accounts.
  Cause:
  
  Different Chart of Accounts: The company code is assigned a different chart of accounts than the controlling area. Each company code can have its own chart of accounts, but the controlling area must use the same chart of accounts as the company code or a compatible one.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the SAP system where the settings for the company code and controlling area are not properly aligned.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry during the setup of the company code or controlling area can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FC139 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > General Ledger Accounting (New) > Master Data > G/L Accounts > Preparation > Define Chart of Accounts.
  Verify the chart of accounts assigned to the company code and the controlling area.
  
  
  
  Align Chart of Accounts:
  
  If the charts of accounts are different, you will need to either change the chart of accounts for the company code or the controlling area to ensure they match.
  You can change the chart of accounts for the company code by going to Financial Accounting > General Ledger Accounting > Master Data > G/L Accounts > Preparation > Define Company Code.
  
  
  
  Check Company Code and Controlling Area Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the company code is correctly assigned to the controlling area. This can be checked in the configuration settings under Controlling > General Controlling > Master Data > Controlling Area > Assign Company Code to Controlling Area.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional consultant for specific guidance based on your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OX15 (for company code settings) and OX16 (for controlling area settings) to check and modify the configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FC139 error and ensure that your company code and controlling area are properly aligned in terms of their chart of accounts.