How To Fix KEO415 - You cannot move an organizational unit with controlling area

KEO415 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KEO - Enterprise Organization

• Message number: 415

• Message text: You cannot move an organizational unit with controlling area

What causes this issue?

You want to move organizational unit &V1& (key &V2&) within the
enterprise organization. This business transaction requires extensive
checks as organizational unit &V1& is already assigned to a controlling
area (possibly due to inheritance).

System Response

It is currently <ZH>not possible</> to move organizational units that
are already assigned to a controlling area.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KEO415 - You cannot move an organizational unit with controlling area ?

  The SAP error message KEO415 ("You cannot move an organizational unit with controlling area") typically occurs when you attempt to move an organizational unit (like a cost center or profit center) that is linked to a controlling area in a way that is not allowed by the system. This can happen during organizational restructuring or when trying to change the hierarchy of organizational units.
  
  Cause:
  
  Controlling Area Assignment: The organizational unit you are trying to move is assigned to a controlling area, and the system does not allow moving it to a different controlling area or changing its hierarchy if it is linked to financial data.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules to ensure that financial reporting and controlling data remain consistent. Moving an organizational unit that has financial implications can lead to inconsistencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Assignment: Verify the current assignment of the organizational unit to the controlling area. You can do this by