How To Fix KQ820 - Company code &1 is assigned to controlling area &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KQ - Error Messages for Customizing Product Costing

• Message number: 820

• Message text: Company code &1 is assigned to controlling area &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KQ820 - Company code &1 is assigned to controlling area &2 ?

  The SAP error message KQ820 indicates that there is a mismatch or inconsistency between the company code and the controlling area in your SAP system. Specifically, it means that the company code you are trying to use is assigned to a different controlling area than the one you are currently working with.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Assignment: The company code is assigned to a controlling area that does not match the one you are trying to use in your transaction.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the system where the company code and controlling area assignments are not set up correctly.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have entered the wrong company code or controlling area in the transaction.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Assignments:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code OBY6 (or SPRO -> Financial Accounting -> General Settings -> Assign Company Code to Controlling Area) to verify the assignment of the company code to the controlling area.
  Ensure that the company code you are using is correctly assigned to the controlling area you are working with.
  
  
  
  Correct the Transaction:
  
  If you have entered the wrong company code or controlling area, correct it in your transaction and try again.
  
  
  
  Consult with Configuration Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the assignments or if they need to be changed, consult with your SAP configuration team or system administrator to ensure that the settings are correct.
  
  
  
  Review Documentation:
  
  Check any relevant documentation or guidelines within your organization regarding the use of company codes and controlling areas to ensure compliance with internal processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Controlling Area: A controlling area in SAP is an organizational unit that represents a closed system for cost accounting. It can contain one or more company codes.
  Company Code: A company code is the smallest organizational unit in financial accounting for which a complete self-contained set of accounts can be drawn up.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBY6, OKKP, and OKB9 for managing company codes and controlling areas.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the assignments and correcting any errors, it may be necessary to involve your SAP support team for further investigation.