How To Fix KI349 - &1 &2 is assigned to CO area &3, not &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KI -

• Message number: 349

• Message text: &1 &2 is assigned to CO area &3, not &4

What causes this issue?

You have made an account assignment to &V1& &V2&. This account
assignment object is assigned to controlling area &V3&, but you are
posting in controlling area &V4& which may have been derived from the
plant or the company code.

System Response

The posting is not permitted.

How to fix this error?

Make an account assignment to an object assigned to controlling area
&V4&.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KI349 - &1 &2 is assigned to CO area &3, not &4 ?

  The SAP error message KI349 indicates that there is a mismatch in the assignment of a cost object (such as a cost center, internal order, or project) to a controlling area. Specifically, the error message states that the cost object is assigned to one controlling area but is being referenced in a different controlling area.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You are trying to post a transaction (like a cost allocation or an expense) to a cost object that is assigned to a different controlling area than the one you are currently working in.
  The cost object (e.g., cost center, internal order) is not correctly configured in the system to be used in the specified controlling area.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KI349 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Cost Object Assignment:
  
  Go to the transaction code KS03 (for cost centers) or KO03 (for internal orders) to check the assignment of the cost object.
  Verify that the cost object is assigned to the correct controlling area.
  
  
  
  Verify the Controlling Area:
  
  Ensure that the controlling area you are working in is the same as the one assigned to the cost object.
  You can check the controlling area settings in transaction code OKKP.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Cost Object Assignment:
  
  If the cost object is assigned to the wrong controlling area, you may need to reassign it. This can be done in the configuration settings for the cost object.
  For cost centers, you can use transaction code KS01 to create a new cost center in the correct controlling area or adjust the existing one.
  
  
  
  Check Transaction Data:
  
  Review the transaction data you are trying to post. Ensure that you are using the correct cost object and that it is valid for the controlling area you are working in.
  
  
  
  Consult with Configuration Team:
  
  If you are unsure about making changes, consult with your SAP configuration team or a functional consultant who specializes in Controlling (CO) to ensure that the changes are appropriate and do not affect other areas of the system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KS03 - Display Cost Center
  KO03 - Display Internal Order
  OKKP - Controlling Area Settings
  KS01 - Create Cost Center
  KO01 - Create Internal Order
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on cost object assignments and controlling area configurations.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the KI349 error message in SAP.