How To Fix K4038 - Controlling area &3, procedure &1: Sources of assignmts &2 and &4 overlap

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K4 - Order settlement configuration tables

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Controlling area &3, procedure &1: Sources of assignmts &2 and &4 overlap

What causes this issue?

You edited assignment &V2& and assignment &V4& of the allocation
structure &V1& in controlling area &V3&. The cost element groups or
intervals entered as sources in assignments &V2& and &V4& <ZH>overlap
</>. When a cost type is allocated to more than one allocation
assignment, the allocation structure is ambiguous.

System Response

You can still edit and save the allocation structure regardless of the
system messages. However, the intervals that overlap are liable to
either be ignored or cause errors during settlement.

How to fix this error?

Get rid of the overlap in the "source" screen by navigating in an
assignment and entering other cost element intervals or cost element
groups, or changing cost element intervals/groups that already exist.
In the "source" screen of an assignment you can display the intervals
of a cost element group by double-clicking on it. You can change the
interval assignment of the group via <ZH>Extras > Cost element group >
Change</>.
In the "source" screen of an assignment you can display your allocation
structure including cost element intervals/cost element groups by
choosing <ZH>Extras > Overview list
</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K4038 - Controlling area &3, procedure &1: Sources of assignmts &2 and &4 overlap ?

  The SAP error message K4038 indicates that there is an overlap in the sources of assignments in the controlling area. This typically occurs in the context of cost center accounting or internal orders when there are conflicting assignments for the same cost object.
  Cause:
  The error message K4038 is triggered when:
  
  There are overlapping assignments for the same cost object in the specified controlling area.
  The system detects that two or more sources of assignments (e.g., cost centers, internal orders) are trying to allocate costs to the same target (e.g., a cost center or internal order) in a way that is not allowed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Assignments: Review the assignments for the specified controlling area, procedure, and sources of assignments. Look for any overlapping or conflicting entries.
  
  
  Adjust Assignments: If you find overlapping assignments, you will need to adjust them. This may involve:
  
  Changing the assignment of one of the sources to a different target.
  Removing or deactivating one of the conflicting assignments.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on managing assignments in your version of SAP.
  
  
  Test Changes: After making adjustments, test the changes to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the cost allocations are functioning as expected.
  
  
  Seek Help: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide more tailored assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as KSB1 (Cost Centers: Actual Line Items) or KOB1 (Orders: Actual Line Items) to review the relevant assignments.
  Configuration Settings: Check the configuration settings for your controlling area and the relevant procedures to ensure they are set up correctly.
  SAP Notes: Look for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the K4038 error in your SAP system.