How To Fix GJ236 - Cost Center & Is Already Assigned to Joint Venture &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GJ - Joint Venture Accounting

• Message number: 236

• Message text: Cost Center & Is Already Assigned to Joint Venture &

What causes this issue?

The cost center you have entered is assigned to another 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 choose Environment -> Cost objects ...

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GJ236 - Cost Center & Is Already Assigned to Joint Venture & ?

  The SAP error message GJ236 indicates that a cost center is already assigned to a joint venture, which prevents you from performing certain actions, such as assigning it to another joint venture or making changes to its configuration. This error typically arises in the context of joint venture accounting, where cost centers are used to track expenses and revenues associated with specific projects or ventures.
  Cause:
  
  Existing Assignment: The cost center is already linked to a joint venture, and SAP does not allow multiple assignments for the same cost center to different joint ventures.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules to ensure that financial data is accurately represented and that there are no conflicts in accounting entries.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Current Assignments: Review the current assignments of the cost center in the joint venture accounting module. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction codes (e.g., CJ20N for project management or S_ALR_87013611 for joint venture reports) to see where the cost center is currently assigned.
  
  
  Remove Existing Assignment: If you need to assign the cost center to a different joint venture, you will first need to remove it from the current joint venture. This can typically be done through the joint venture accounting configuration or by using the appropriate transaction code to modify the assignment.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for joint venture accounting to ensure you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unsure about how to proceed or if the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who specializes in joint venture accounting.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CJ20N, CJ02, S_ALR_87013611, and others that pertain to joint venture accounting and cost center management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to error GJ236 for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  Training: If you frequently work with joint venture accounting, consider undergoing training to better understand the implications of cost center assignments and the overall joint venture accounting process.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GJ236 error and manage your cost center assignments effectively.