How To Fix KI259 - Do not use a controlling area with company code &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KI -

• Message number: 259

• Message text: Do not use a controlling area with company code &

What causes this issue?

Cost accounting is not activated for company code &V1&. However,
controlling area &V2& has been determined for this company code.

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?

If you entered the controlling area yourself, delete your entry or
ensure that the controlling area is assigned to company code &V1&.
Alternately, check whether controlling area &V2& must be assigned to
the company code and make this assignment if required. If this
assignment is not required, determine how the controlling area is
derived on posting and change this derivation.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KI259 - Do not use a controlling area with company code & ?

  The SAP error message KI259 ("Do not use a controlling area with company code &") typically occurs when there is a mismatch between the controlling area and the company code in the SAP system. This error indicates that the company code you are trying to use is not assigned to the controlling area you are working with.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Configuration: The company code is not assigned to the controlling area in the configuration settings.
  Incorrect Data Entry: The user may have entered the wrong company code or controlling area in the transaction.
  Inactive or Deleted Configuration: The controlling area or company code may have been deactivated or deleted in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KI259 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Controlling > Cost Center Accounting > Master Data > Cost Centers > Assign Company Code to Controlling Area.
  Ensure that the company code you are trying to use is assigned to the correct controlling area.
  
  
  
  Verify Company Code and Controlling Area:
  
  Check the transaction or report you are running to ensure that you are using the correct company code and controlling area.
  If you are using a specific transaction, ensure that the parameters entered are correct.
  
  
  
  Check for Deactivation:
  
  Verify if the controlling area or company code has been deactivated or deleted. If so, you may need to reactivate it or create a new configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Functional Team:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further assistance. They may need to check the system settings or logs for more details.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OBY6 (for company code settings) and OKKP (for controlling area settings) to check the configurations.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on configuring controlling areas and company codes.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify the controlling area and company code settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KI259 error and ensure that the company code is correctly linked to the controlling area in your SAP system.