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


IW031 - Overview

  • 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

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  • 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

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