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

KI259 - Overview

• 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