How To Fix KZ515 - The CO transaction data for CCode & is defined in different CO areas

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KZ - Cost Object Repetitive Mfg / Process Mfg

• Message number: 515

• Message text: The CO transaction data for CCode & is defined in different CO areas

What causes this issue?

You want to delete the transaction data for company &V1&. Controlling
area &V2& is assigned to company code &V1&. The CO transaction data
check found that data from company code &V1& had been transferred to
at least one other controlling area.
This situation occurs if the assignment between company code and
controlling area is changed. In this case, company code &V1& was
previously assigned to another controlling area and during this time
FI data was transferred to CO.

System Response

The CO transaction data from company code &V1& in the controlling area
named above cannot be deleted as well.

How to fix this error?

If you need to delete all the CO transaction data in company code
&V1&, you must also delete all the CO transaction data in the other
controlling area. Contact your SAP consultant if necessary.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KZ515 - The CO transaction data for CCode & is defined in different CO areas ?

  The SAP error message KZ515 indicates that there is a conflict in the configuration of Controlling (CO) transaction data for a specific cost center (CCode) across different CO areas. This typically occurs when the same cost center is assigned to multiple controlling areas, and there is an inconsistency in the data or settings for that cost center in those areas.
  Cause:
  
  Multiple CO Areas: The cost center is assigned to more than one controlling area, and the transaction data for that cost center is not consistent across those areas.
  Configuration Issues: There may be discrepancies in the configuration settings for the cost center in different controlling areas, such as different cost element definitions or different allocation methods.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect or incomplete data entry when creating or modifying the cost center in the controlling areas.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Cost Center Assignment: Verify the assignment of the cost center to the controlling areas. Ensure that the cost center is correctly assigned and that it is intended to be used in multiple controlling areas.
  Review CO Area Configuration: Check the configuration settings for the cost center in each controlling area. Ensure that the settings are consistent and that there are no discrepancies in the definitions of cost elements, allocation methods, or other relevant parameters.
  Data Consistency: Ensure that the transaction data for the cost center is consistent across the controlling areas. If there are differences, you may need to adjust the data or reconfigure the cost center.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on managing cost centers across multiple controlling areas.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on resolving it.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like KS01 (Create Cost Center), KS02 (Change Cost Center), and KS03 (Display Cost Center) to manage cost centers.
  Controlling Area Settings: Review the settings in the controlling area configuration (transaction code OKKP) to ensure that they are set up correctly.
  Cost Element Accounting: Ensure that the cost elements used in the cost center are defined and consistent across the controlling areas (transaction code KA01 for creating cost elements).
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community or forums for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the KZ515 error and implement a solution to resolve it.