How To Fix FINS_TDD020 - Invalid assignment between controlling area &1 and operating concern &2

FINS_TDD020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_TDD - Message Class for New Top Down Distribution

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Invalid assignment between controlling area &1 and operating concern &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_TDD020 - Invalid assignment between controlling area &1 and operating concern &2 ?

  The SAP error message FINS_TDD020 indicates that there is an invalid assignment between a controlling area and an operating concern. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) and Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when there is a mismatch in the configuration settings.
  
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Configuration: The controlling area and operating concern are not properly linked in the system. Each controlling area can be assigned to only one operating concern, and vice versa.
  Incorrect Master Data: The master data for either the controlling area or the operating concern may not be set up correctly.
  Cross-Company Code Issues: If you are working with multiple company codes, ensure that the controlling area and operating concern are compatible with the respective company codes.
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may be inconsistencies in the configuration.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP and verify the assignment