How To Fix FKKVT_INVALID072 - Company code of WBS element &1 and contract item do not match &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKKVT_INVALID - Error category "invalid"

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Company code of WBS element &1 and contract item do not match &4

What causes this issue?

The company code of the contract item (&V2&) is not the same as the
company code of the WBS element (&V3&).

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?

You can either change the selected WBS element or modify the derivation
of the company code of the contract item:
Enter a WBS element that has a company code that is the same as that of
the contract item.
Change the determination of the company code of the contract item in
<DS:TRAN.FQ0500>posting area 0500</>. (Keep in mind that changing the
posting area could potentially affect all provider contracts.)
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKVT_INVALID072 - Company code of WBS element &1 and contract item do not match &4 ?

  The SAP error message FKKVT_INVALID072 indicates that there is a mismatch between the company code of a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) element and the company code of a contract item. This error typically occurs in the context of contract management and project accounting within SAP.
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to process a transaction (such as billing or posting) that involves a WBS element and a contract item, but the company codes associated with these two elements do not match. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect WBS Element Assignment: The WBS element may be assigned to a different company code than the one associated with the contract item.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors when creating or modifying WBS elements or contract items.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the project system or contract management settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Verify Company Codes:
  
  Check the company code assigned to the WBS element. You can do this by navigating to the WBS element in the Project System (PS) module.
  Check the company code associated with the contract item. This can be done in the contract management module.
  
  
  
  Align Company Codes:
  
  If the company codes do not match, you will need to either change the company code of the WBS element or the contract item to ensure they are aligned.
  If the WBS element is incorrectly assigned, you may need to reassign it to the correct company code.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration settings for project systems and contract management are correctly set up to avoid such mismatches in the future.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidance related to your organization's configuration and processes.
  
  
  
  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 CJ20N (Project Builder) to view and edit WBS elements and ME33K (Display Contract) to view contract details.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify WBS elements and contract items.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FKKVT_INVALID072 error and ensure that your WBS elements and contract items are correctly aligned.