How To Fix IDCN058 - Business Area &1 is not assigned to Cost Center &2 in Controling Area &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IDCN -

• Message number: 058

• Message text: Business Area &1 is not assigned to Cost Center &2 in Controling Area &3

What causes this issue?

Business Area of <ZH>Cost Center &V2&</> in <ZH>Controling Area &V3&
</>is not equal to required <ZH>Business Area &V1&</> .

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?

Find right <ZK>Cost Center</> in <ZH>Controling Area &V3&</> with
<ZH>Business Area &V1&</> in transaction
<DS:TRAN.KS03>KS03 - Display Cost Center</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IDCN058 - Business Area &1 is not assigned to Cost Center &2 in Controling Area &3 ?

  The SAP error message IDCN058 indicates that a specific business area is not assigned to a cost center within a particular controlling area. This error typically arises when you are trying to perform a transaction that requires a valid relationship between the business area and the cost center.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Assignment: The business area you are trying to use is not assigned to the specified cost center in the controlling area.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue in the controlling area settings or the business area settings.
  Data Entry Error: The cost center or business area may have been entered incorrectly in the transaction.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Assignments:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code OKB9 (or navigate through the menu: Controlling -> Cost Center Accounting -> Master Data -> Cost Center -> Assign Business Area).
  Verify if the business area is assigned to the cost center in the specified controlling area.
  
  
  
  Assign Business Area:
  
  If the business area is not assigned, you can assign it by selecting the appropriate cost center and adding the required business area.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the controlling area and business area settings are correctly configured. You can check this in the configuration settings under the controlling module.
  
  
  
  Data Entry Verification:
  
  Double-check the transaction data you are entering to ensure that the cost center and business area are correct.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration or assignment process, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP administrator or functional consultant.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OKB9 - Assign Business Area to Cost Center
  KS01 - Create Cost Center
  KS02 - Change Cost Center
  KS03 - Display Cost Center
  
  
  
  Business Area: A business area is an organizational unit that represents a specific area of operations or a segment of a business. It is used for internal and external reporting.
  
  
  Cost Center: A cost center is a unit within an organization that is responsible for incurring costs. It is used in cost accounting to track expenses.
  
  
  Controlling Area: A controlling area is an organizational unit in SAP that represents a closed system for cost accounting. It can contain one or more company codes.
  
  
  By following these steps and understanding the underlying concepts, you should be able to resolve the IDCN058 error effectively.