How To Fix KI190 - Controlling areas in the FI and CO documents are different

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KI -

• Message number: 190

• Message text: Controlling areas in the FI and CO documents are different

What causes this issue?

Controlling area &V1& is specified in the document row in FI. However,
FI document &V4& in company code &V3& refers to the CO document in
controlling area &V2&.

System Response

The document cannot be changed due to the FI-CO inconsistency.

How to fix this error?

If you changed the controlling area in the FI document yourself, you
should change it back again.
If this is not the case, contact SAP and include all available
information about the FI document and the corresponding CO document.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KI190 - Controlling areas in the FI and CO documents are different ?

  The SAP error message KI190 indicates that there is a mismatch between the controlling area in the Financial Accounting (FI) documents and the controlling area in the Controlling (CO) documents. This error typically arises during the posting of transactions that involve both FI and CO, such as when you are trying to post a journal entry that affects cost centers or internal orders.
  Cause:
  
  Different Controlling Areas: The most common cause of this error is that the FI document is assigned to a different controlling area than the CO document. Each document must belong to the same controlling area for the system to process them together.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system where the controlling area settings are not aligned between FI and CO.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry during the posting process can lead to this error, especially if the controlling area is manually specified.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Assignment: Verify that both the FI and CO documents are assigned to the same controlling area. You can do this by checking the document details in the respective modules.
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the configuration settings for the controlling areas in both FI and CO are correctly set up. This includes checking the assignment of company codes to controlling areas.
  Correct the Posting: If the documents are indeed in different controlling areas, you may need to reverse the incorrect posting and re-enter it with the correct controlling area.
  Use Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like FB03 (Display Document) for FI documents and KSB1 (Cost Centers: Actual Line Items) for CO documents to review the details and identify discrepancies.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or FI/CO consultant for specific configuration settings that may need to be adjusted.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB01 (Post Document), FBL1N (Vendor Line Items), and KSB1 (Cost Center Reports).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that users have the necessary authorizations to post documents in both FI and CO.
  Training and Documentation: Provide training for users on the importance of ensuring that controlling areas match when posting transactions.
  
  By addressing the underlying causes and following the suggested solutions, you should be able to resolve the KI190 error effectively.