How To Fix KEO073 - Cost center &1 is assigned to the wrong controlling area

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KEO - Enterprise Organization

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Cost center &1 is assigned to the wrong controlling area

What causes this issue?

When carrying out the consistency check for the enterprise
organization, the system found that cost center &V1& in the enterprise
organization is assigned to controlling area &V2&. In the master record
however, cost center &V1& is assigned 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?

Contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KEO073 - Cost center &1 is assigned to the wrong controlling area ?

  The SAP error message KEO073 indicates that a cost center is assigned to a controlling area that does not match the configuration in the system. This typically occurs when there is a mismatch between the controlling area assigned to the cost center and the controlling area that is being used in a particular transaction or report.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Assignment: The cost center is assigned to a different controlling area than the one being used in the transaction.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the controlling area or cost center master data.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies in the assignments.
  User Error: Users may be trying to post to a cost center that is not valid for the controlling area they are working in.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Cost Center Assignment:
  
  Go to the cost center master data (Transaction code: KS03) and verify the controlling area assigned to the cost center.
  Ensure that the cost center is assigned to the correct controlling area that you are trying to use.
  
  
  
  Review Controlling Area Settings:
  
  Check the configuration of the controlling area (Transaction code: OX19) to ensure it is set up correctly.
  Make sure that the controlling area is active and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Correct the Transaction:
  
  If you are trying to post to a cost center in a different controlling area, either change the controlling area in your transaction or select a cost center that belongs to the correct controlling area.
  
  
  
  Data Migration Review:
  
  If this issue arose after a data migration, review the migration process to ensure that cost centers were assigned correctly to their respective controlling areas.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidance related to your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KS03: Display Cost Center
  OX19: Maintain Controlling Area
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify cost center and controlling area data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KEO073 error and ensure that cost centers are correctly assigned to their respective controlling areas.