How To Fix FICORE139 - Chart of accounts for company code and controlling area differ

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FICORE - FI Message Class for General Messages

• Message number: 139

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

What causes this issue?

Controlling area &V2& is assigned to company code &V1&. However, the
chart of accounts assigned to this controlling are is different from
the one assigned to the company code.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Change the chart of accounts in the controlling area.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FICORE139 - Chart of accounts for company code and controlling area differ ?

  The SAP error message FICORE139 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 can occur during various financial transactions or when trying to create or modify master data.
  Cause:
  
  Different Chart of Accounts: The company code is assigned a different chart of accounts than the one assigned to the controlling area. Each company code must use a chart of accounts that is compatible with its controlling area.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the settings of the company code or controlling area in the SAP system.
  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 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Company Code > Edit, Copy, Delete, Check Company Code.
  Verify the chart of accounts assigned to the company code.
  
  
  
  Check Controlling Area Settings:
  
  Navigate to Controlling > General Controlling > Master Data > Controlling Area > Edit, Copy, Delete, Check Controlling Area.
  Verify the chart of accounts assigned to the controlling area.
  
  
  
  Align Chart of Accounts:
  
  If the charts of accounts are different, you may need to either change the chart of accounts for the company code or the controlling area to ensure they match.
  If necessary, consult with your SAP administrator or a functional consultant to make these changes.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check any relevant master data (like cost centers, profit centers, etc.) to ensure they are correctly assigned to the appropriate chart of accounts.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OBY6 (for company code settings) and OKKP (for controlling area settings) to access the relevant configuration screens.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on configuring company codes and controlling areas.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a professional with expertise in SAP Financial Accounting and Controlling (FI/CO) modules.