How To Fix I0234 - MaintPlant & and WorkCtr plant & are in different CtrlngAreas


I0234 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: I0 - Messages for PM tables

  • Message number: 234

  • Message text: MaintPlant & and WorkCtr plant & are in different CtrlngAreas

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  • What causes this issue?

    The <GL:maintenance_plant>maintenance plant</> and the work center
    plant are not in the same <GL:controlling_area>controlling area</>.
    Both plants have to be allocated to the same controlling area for
    cost allocation.

    System Response

    INCLUDE 'KEINE-VERARBEITUNG' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

    How to fix this error?

    Assign a maintenance plant and a work center plant from the same
    controlling area.

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message I0234 - MaintPlant & and WorkCtr plant & are in different CtrlngAreas ?
    The SAP error message I0234 indicates that there is a mismatch between the controlling areas of the maintenance plant and the work center in a transaction. This typically occurs when you are trying to create or process a maintenance order or a related document, and the system detects that the maintenance plant and the work center belong to different controlling areas.
    
    Cause: Different Controlling Areas: The maintenance plant and the work center are assigned to different controlling areas in the SAP system. Each controlling area is a separate entity for cost accounting purposes, and SAP does not allow transactions that span multiple controlling areas.
    Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue where the maintenance plant or work center has not been correctly assigned to the appropriate controlling area.
    Solution: Check Configuration: Go to the configuration settings in SAP and verify the controlling area assignments for both the maintenance plant and the work center. Use transaction codes

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