How To Fix KEO055 - Enterprise organization already contains controlling area &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KEO - Enterprise Organization

• Message number: 055

• Message text: Enterprise organization already contains controlling area &1

What causes this issue?

The enterprise organization already contains controlling area &V1& and
can therefore no longer be changed.

System Response

Controlling area &V1& is not assigned to an HR organizational unit.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KEO055 - Enterprise organization already contains controlling area &1 ?

  The SAP error message KEO055 indicates that you are trying to assign a controlling area to an enterprise organization (such as a company code or a business area) that is already associated with another controlling area. This typically occurs during the configuration of controlling areas in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You attempt to assign a controlling area to an enterprise organization that is already linked to a different controlling area.
  There may be an attempt to create a new controlling area or modify an existing one without properly disassociating it from the current enterprise organization.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KEO055 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Assignments:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code OBY6 (or SPRO -> Financial Accounting -> Controlling -> General Controlling -> Assign Controlling Area to Company Code).
  Verify the current assignments of the controlling area to the enterprise organization. Ensure that the enterprise organization is not already assigned to another controlling area.
  
  
  
  Disassociate if Necessary:
  
  If the enterprise organization is already linked to a different controlling area, you will need to disassociate it from that controlling area before you can assign it to a new one.
  This can be done in the same configuration area where you checked the assignments.
  
  
  
  Reassign the Controlling Area:
  
  After disassociating, you can proceed to assign the desired controlling area to the enterprise organization.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Ensure that there are no inconsistencies in the data that might prevent the assignment. This includes checking for any open transactions or configurations that might be causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the implications of changing assignments, consult the SAP documentation or your organization's SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OBY6 - Assign Controlling Area to Company Code
  SPRO - Access to the SAP Reference IMG for configuration
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to controlling area assignments.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to controlling area assignments.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KEO055 error and successfully assign the controlling area to the desired enterprise organization.