How To Fix KT228 - Chart of accounts & does not belong to controlling area &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KT - RK Message Table Maintenance

• Message number: 228

• Message text: Chart of accounts & does not belong to controlling area &

What causes this issue?

You are transporting data on a controlling area basis. The chart of
accounts must be correct for the controlling area
You attempted to transport objects for controlling area &V2& which is
assigned to chart of accounts &V3&. You entered chart of accounts &V2&.

System Response

The SAP System overwrites your entry with the correct chart of accounts
&V3&.

How to fix this error?

If you only want to transport objects dependent on the chart of
accounts (cost center groups and/or cost element list), enter only the
chart of accounts and not the controlling area.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KT228 - Chart of accounts & does not belong to controlling area & ?

  The SAP error message KT228 indicates that there is a mismatch between the chart of accounts and the controlling area in the system. This typically occurs when you are trying to post a transaction in Controlling (CO) that references a cost center or internal order that is associated with a different chart of accounts than the one defined for the controlling area.
  Cause:
  
  Chart of Accounts Mismatch: The cost center or internal order you are trying to use is linked to a different chart of accounts than the one assigned to the controlling area.
  Configuration Issues: The controlling area may not be properly configured to use the chart of accounts that is associated with the cost center or internal order.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrectly entered data or selection of the wrong cost center or internal order during transaction entry.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the controlling area and verify that the correct chart of accounts is assigned.
  Ensure that the cost centers and internal orders are created under the correct chart of accounts.
  
  
  
  Verify Cost Center/Internal Order:
  
  Check the master data for the cost center or internal order you are trying to use. Ensure that it is assigned to the correct controlling area and chart of accounts.
  You can do this by navigating to the cost center or internal order in the SAP GUI and checking its details.
  
  
  
  Adjust Transaction Data:
  
  If you are entering a transaction manually, double-check that you are selecting the correct cost center or internal order that corresponds to the chart of accounts of the controlling area.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Functional Consultant:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, it may be necessary to consult with an SAP Basis or functional consultant who can help diagnose the configuration and data issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like KS01 (Create Cost Center), KO01 (Create Internal Order), and OKKP (Controlling Area Configuration) to check and modify the relevant settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring controlling areas and charts of accounts.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the KT228 error in SAP.