Message type: E = Error
Message class: KA - CO Overhead Costs: Overhead, Accrual Calculation
Message number: 229
Message text: Order &1 is assigned to business area &2, not &3 (entry)
You are maintaining credit for business area &V3&. Order &V1&, however,
is assigned to business area &V2&.
Since business area balances are to be created, allocations that cross
business area borders for calculation of imputed costs are not allowed.
The credit object must be assigned to the same business area as the
debited cost center.
The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.
Enter an order assigned to business area &V3&.
Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.
KA229
- Order &1 is assigned to business area &2, not &3 (entry) ?The SAP error message KA229 indicates that there is a mismatch between the business area assigned to a particular order and the business area that is being referenced in the transaction. This typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) and can affect various processes, such as internal orders, cost centers, or profit centers.
Cause: The error occurs when: An order (e.g., internal order) is assigned to a specific business area (e.g., &2). The system is trying to process or post to that order using a different business area (e.g., &3). This mismatch can happen due to incorrect configuration, data entry errors, or changes in business area assignments.
Solution: To resolve the KA229 error, you can take the following steps: Verify Business Area Assignment: Check the business area assignment of the order in question. You can do this by navigating to the order details in the SAP system. Ensure that the business area assigned to the order matches the business
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