How To Fix KEO413 - Controlling area &2 and company code &1 are not compatible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KEO - Enterprise Organization

• Message number: 413

• Message text: Controlling area &2 and company code &1 are not compatible

What causes this issue?

The consistency check on the enterprise organization shows that company
code &V1& in the enterprise organization lies below controlling area
&V2&. However, company code &V1& is not assigned to controlling area
&V3& in Customizing.

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?

The enterprise organization contains an inconsistency - contact your
system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KEO413 - Controlling area &2 and company code &1 are not compatible ?

  The SAP error message KEO413 indicates that there is a compatibility issue between the controlling area and the company code you are trying to use. This error typically arises in the context of controlling (CO) and financial accounting (FI) modules when there is an attempt to post or transfer data that involves both a controlling area and a company code that are not properly linked or configured.
  Cause:
  
  Incompatible Configuration: The controlling area and company code may not be assigned to each other in the system configuration. Each company code must be assigned to a controlling area for proper integration between FI and CO.
  Different Currency Settings: The controlling area and company code may have different currency settings, which can lead to incompatibility.
  Different Fiscal Year Variants: If the controlling area and company code have different fiscal year variants, this can also cause the error.
  Inactive or Incorrectly Configured Controlling Area: The controlling area may not be active or may not be configured correctly in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Assignment: Go to the configuration settings in SAP and check if the controlling area is assigned to the company code. This can be done in the following path:
  
  SPRO ? Enterprise Structure ? Assignment ? Controlling ? Assign Controlling Area to Company Code.
  Ensure that the controlling area you are using is assigned to the company code in question.
  
  
  
  Verify Currency Settings: Ensure that both the controlling area and the company code are using the same currency settings. You can check this in the configuration settings for both the controlling area and the company code.
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variants: Verify that both the controlling area and the company code have the same fiscal year variant. This can be checked in:
  
  SPRO ? Financial Accounting ? Financial Accounting Global Settings ? Fiscal Year ? Define Fiscal Year Variants.
  
  
  
  Activate Controlling Area: If the controlling area is inactive, you may need to activate it. This can be done in the controlling area configuration settings.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the settings, refer to the SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional consultant for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OX19 (for company code) and OX16 (for controlling area) to check and modify the settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KEO413 error and ensure that your controlling area and company code are compatible for the operations you are trying to perform.