How To Fix KW506 - Plant &1 belongs to another controlling area

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KW - CO-ABC Activity-Based Costing

• Message number: 506

• Message text: Plant &1 belongs to another controlling area

What causes this issue?

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.

System Response

Plant &V1& will be rejected.

How to fix this error?

Please check your input. You can also change the controlling area
through function "Controlling area set...".

Procedure for System Administrators

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KW506 - Plant &1 belongs to another controlling area ?

  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 Company Code).
  Verify that the plant you are using is assigned to the correct controlling area.
  
  
  
  Check Controlling Area:
  
  Use transaction code OKKP to check the controlling area settings.
  Ensure that the controlling area is correctly set up and that it includes the plant you are trying to use.
  
  
  
  Adjust Transaction Settings:
  
  If you are in a transaction that allows you to select a different controlling area, ensure that you select the one that corresponds to the plant you are working with.
  
  
  
  Consult with Configuration Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, consult with your SAP configuration team or system administrator to resolve the assignment issue.
  
  
  
  Review Documentation:
  
  Check any relevant documentation or guidelines within your organization regarding the assignment of plants and controlling areas to ensure compliance with internal processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OX19 for plant assignment and OKKP for controlling area settings.
  SAP Notes: Look for SAP Notes related to this error message for any patches or updates that may address known issues.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate user roles and permissions to access and modify plant and controlling area assignments.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KW506 error and ensure that your plant and controlling area assignments are correctly configured in SAP.