How To Fix FCO_SRVDOC026 - Derived company code &1 is not assigned to the profit center &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCO_SRVDOC - Service Document: Messages

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Derived company code &1 is not assigned to the profit center &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCO_SRVDOC026 - Derived company code &1 is not assigned to the profit center &2 ?

  The SAP error message FCO_SRVDOC026 indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of a derived company code to a profit center. This typically occurs in the context of financial postings or when trying to create or process documents that involve profit centers and company codes.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  The derived company code (in this case, &1) is not assigned to the specified profit center (in this case, &2) in the system.
  This can happen due to configuration issues, such as missing assignments in the profit center accounting settings or incorrect settings in the controlling area.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Profit Center Assignment:
  
  Go to the transaction code OKB9 (or navigate through the menu: Accounting > Controlling > Profit Center Accounting > Master Data > Profit Center > Assign Company Code to Profit Center).
  Verify if the derived company code is assigned to the profit center in question. If it is not, you will need to create the assignment.
  
  
  
  Create Assignment:
  
  If the assignment is missing, you can create it by entering the relevant company code and profit center in the assignment screen and saving the changes.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the controlling area is correctly configured and that the profit center is active.
  Check if there are any other related settings that might affect the assignment, such as the settings for the controlling area or the company code.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Run consistency checks to ensure that there are no other underlying issues with the master data related to profit centers and company codes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration steps, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OKB9: Assign Company Code to Profit Center
  KSH1: Create Profit Center
  KSH2: Change Profit Center
  KSH3: Display Profit Center
  
  
  
  Profit Center Accounting (PCA):
  
  Profit centers are used in SAP to evaluate the profitability of different segments of a business. Proper assignment of company codes to profit centers is crucial for accurate financial reporting.
  
  
  
  Controlling Area:
  
  Ensure that the controlling area settings are correctly defined and that the profit center is assigned to the appropriate controlling area.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the derived company code is correctly assigned to the profit center in question.