How To Fix KE421 - Sales organization & is not assigned to controlling area &

KE421 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE -

• Message number: 421

• Message text: Sales organization & is not assigned to controlling area &

What causes this issue?

Sales organization &V1& is not assigned to controlling area &V2&, but
rather to controlling area &V3&.

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?

As you entered (or the system derived) controlling area &V1&, you can
only enter a sales organization which is assigned to this controlling
area (via the company code). Check your entry and enter a valid sales
organization.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE421 - Sales organization & is not assigned to controlling area & ?

  The SAP error message KE421 indicates that a sales organization is not assigned to a controlling area. This error typically arises when you are trying to perform a transaction that requires a link between the sales organization and the controlling area, such as when you are trying to post a sales document or perform a reporting function that involves cost accounting.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the sales organization you are working with has not been properly assigned to a controlling area in the SAP system. This assignment is crucial for the integration of financial and controlling modules, as it allows for the tracking of costs and revenues associated with sales activities.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KE421 error, you need to assign the sales organization to the appropriate controlling area. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration Menu:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: