How To Fix KI251 - Company code & not consistent with CO area &

KI251 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KI -

• Message number: 251

• Message text: Company code & not consistent with CO area &

What causes this issue?

You have assigned one or more company codes to each controlling area.
You have not assigned company code &V1& to controlling area &V2&.

How to fix this error?

Enter consistent data.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KI251 - Company code & not consistent with CO area & ?

  The SAP error message KI251 indicates that there is an inconsistency between the company code and the controlling area in the context of cost accounting. This error typically arises when you are trying to post a transaction that involves cost centers, internal orders, or other controlling objects that are linked to a specific controlling area, but the company code associated with the transaction does not match the controlling area.
  
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch of Company Code and Controlling Area: The company code you are trying to use is not assigned to the controlling area in the configuration settings.
  Incorrect Master Data: The master data for cost centers, internal orders, or other controlling objects may be incorrectly configured, leading to a mismatch.
  Transaction Posting: You may be attempting to post a transaction that references a cost object (like a cost center or internal order) that belongs to a different controlling area than the one associated with the