How To Fix IW031 - Cost settlement area of planning plant not the same as work center plant

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IW - Order Processing

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Cost settlement area of planning plant not the same as work center plant

What causes this issue?

The <GL:controlling_area>controlling area</> of the
planning plant is not in agreement with the
controlling area of the <GL:plant>plant</> for the <GL:work_center>work
center</>.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Enter a work center which is in the same controlling area as the
planning plant.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IW031 - Cost settlement area of planning plant not the same as work center plant ?

  The SAP error message IW031 indicates that there is a mismatch between the cost settlement area of the planning plant and the work center plant in the context of maintenance orders or work orders. This error typically arises when trying to settle costs for a maintenance order that is associated with a work center that is not aligned with the planning plant's cost structure.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Configuration: The planning plant and the work center are configured in such a way that their cost settlement areas do not match. This can happen if the work center is assigned to a different plant than the one defined in the maintenance order.
  Incorrect Assignment: The work center may be incorrectly assigned to a different plant or cost center that does not correspond to the planning plant of the order.
  Master Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the master data for the work center or the planning plant, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Work Center Configuration:
  
  Go to the work center configuration in SAP (Transaction code: CR01 or CR02).
  Verify that the work center is assigned to the correct plant and that the cost center is correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Review Maintenance Order:
  
  Check the maintenance order (Transaction code: IW32) to ensure that the planning plant is correctly assigned.
  Ensure that the work center used in the order corresponds to the planning plant.
  
  
  
  Adjust Cost Settlement Area:
  
  If necessary, adjust the cost settlement area in the configuration settings to ensure it matches the planning plant.
  This may involve changing the settings in the controlling area or the cost center assignment.
  
  
  
  Master Data Consistency:
  
  Ensure that all relevant master data (work centers, cost centers, planning plants) are consistent and correctly configured.
  Run any necessary reports or transactions to identify discrepancies in master data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific configuration settings related to work centers and planning plants.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  IW32: Change Maintenance Order
  CR01/CR02: Create/Change Work Center
  OPL8: Define Cost Center Assignment
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to work centers and maintenance orders.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IW031 error and ensure that the cost settlement area aligns with the planning plant and work center configurations.