How To Fix KC028 - This is not the logical system of controlling area &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KC - Cost Collector

• Message number: 028

• Message text: This is not the logical system of controlling area &

What causes this issue?

If a distribution method is active for cost accounting, certain data
may only be maintained in the central system for the controlling area.
Examples include cost center master data, cost elements and activity
types, and the standard cost center hierarchy. Controlling area &V1&
is assigned to logical system &V3& (= central system for the
controlling area), but you are currently working in logical system
&V2&.

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?

You can only maintain the required data in the logical system &V3& and
distribute it to local systems from there.
&NOTE&
Logical system of the controlling area -> <DS:TRAN.OKKP1>Execute</>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KC028 - This is not the logical system of controlling area & ?

  The SAP error message KC028 ("This is not the logical system of controlling area &") typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) module transactions when there is a mismatch between the logical system defined for a controlling area and the logical system being used in the transaction.
  Cause:
  
  
  Logical System Configuration: The logical system assigned to the controlling area does not match the logical system of the user or the system trying to access it. This can happen if:
  
  The user is trying to post or access data in a controlling area that is not configured for their logical system.
  The logical system has been changed or incorrectly set up in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Client Configuration: The client settings may not be correctly aligned with the controlling area settings, leading to this error.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), the logical system settings may not have been correctly replicated.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Logical System Assignment:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBY6 (or SPRO -> "Enterprise Structure" -> "Assignment" -> "Financial Accounting" -> "Assign Company Code to Controlling Area") and verify that the logical system assigned to the controlling area matches the logical system of the user or the system.
  
  
  
  Verify User Settings:
  
  Ensure that the user profile and settings are correctly configured to access the intended controlling area. This can be checked in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Check Client Settings:
  
  Ensure that the client settings are correctly configured. You can check this in transaction SCC4 (Client Administration).
  
  
  
  Transport Configuration:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, verify that the transport included all necessary configuration changes and that they were applied correctly in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Basis Team:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult your SAP Basis team to check for any underlying issues with the system configuration or logical system settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBY6: Assign Company Code to Controlling Area
  SCC4: Client Administration
  SU01: User Maintenance
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on controlling area configuration and logical system settings.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the KC028 error in your SAP system.