Message type: E = Error
Message class: KW - CO-ABC Activity-Based Costing
Message number: 506
Message text: Plant &1 belongs to another controlling area
You chose plant &v1&. This is assigned to controlling area &V2&.
However, because you are currently working with controlling area &V3&,
this plant cannot be used.
Plant &V1& will be rejected.
Please check your input. You can also change the controlling area
through function "Controlling area set...".
The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.
Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.
The SAP error message KW506 indicates that there is a mismatch between the plant and the controlling area in your SAP system. Specifically, it means that the plant you are trying to use is assigned to a different controlling area than the one currently being used in your transaction.
Cause: Plant and Controlling Area Assignment: Each plant in SAP is assigned to a specific controlling area. If you attempt to perform a transaction (like posting costs or creating a cost center) that involves a plant, but the controlling area does not match the one assigned to that plant, you will encounter this error.
Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue where the plant is not correctly assigned to the intended controlling area in the system settings.
Solution: Check Plant Assignment: Go to the SAP transaction code OX19 (or navigate through the menu: SPRO > Enterprise Structure > Assignment > Logistics General > Assign Plant to
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