How To Fix GJ235 - Cost Center & Is not Assigned to a Joint Venture.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GJ - Joint Venture Accounting

• Message number: 235

• Message text: Cost Center & Is not Assigned to a Joint Venture.

What causes this issue?

The cost center you have entered is not assigned to a joint venture.

System Response

The cost center which shall be used for venture bank accout switching
must be assigned to this joint venture.

How to fix this error?

Please check your entry. Either you can assign the cost center to this
joint venture are choose a cost center which is assigned to this joint
venture.
To find out which cost centerss are assigned to thi joint venture

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GJ235 - Cost Center & Is not Assigned to a Joint Venture. ?

  The SAP error message GJ235, which states "Cost Center & Is not Assigned to a Joint Venture," typically occurs in the context of joint venture accounting within SAP. This error indicates that the specified cost center is not linked to any joint venture, which is necessary for processing transactions related to joint ventures.
  Cause:
  
  Cost Center Configuration: The cost center in question has not been assigned to a joint venture in the system.
  Incorrect Joint Venture Assignment: The cost center may have been incorrectly configured or not assigned to the correct joint venture.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry where the cost center is referenced in a transaction related to joint ventures.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GJ235 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Cost Center Assignment:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for joint ventures in SAP.
  Verify if the cost center is assigned to the appropriate joint venture. This can typically be done in the Joint Venture Accounting (JVA) module.
  
  
  
  Assign Cost Center to Joint Venture:
  
  If the cost center is not assigned, you will need to assign it to the relevant joint venture. This can usually be done through the following transaction codes:
  
  OKB9: For assigning cost centers to joint ventures.
  CJ20N: For project management, where you can also check the assignment of cost centers to projects and joint ventures.
  
  
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the joint venture configuration is set up correctly. This includes checking the joint venture master data and ensuring that all necessary settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific instructions on how to manage joint venture assignments and cost centers.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  OKB9: Cost Center Assignment to Joint Ventures
  CJ20N: Project Management
  S_ALR_87013611: Joint Venture Reports
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address known issues.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to cost center assignments and joint venture configurations.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in joint venture accounting.