How To Fix KZ705 - Controlling area & not the same as that of higher-level product group

KZ705 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 705

• Message text: Controlling area & not the same as that of higher-level product group

What causes this issue?

You have entered a controlling area that is not the same as that of the
higher-level <DS:GLOS.CO_product_group>CO product group</>.

System Response

All product groups in a product group hierarchy must be assigned to the
same controlling area.

How to fix this error?

Delete your entry for the controlling area. The system will then use
the controlling area of the higher-level CO product group.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

KZ705 - Details

• The SAP error message KZ705 indicates that there is a mismatch between the controlling area of the higher-level product group and the controlling area of the lower-level cost objects (such as cost centers or internal orders) that are being used in a transaction. This error typically arises in the context of controlling (CO) and product costing in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Controlling Area Mismatch: The primary cause of this error is that the controlling area assigned to the higher-level product group does not match the controlling area assigned to the cost objects (like cost centers or internal orders) that are being used in the transaction.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system where the controlling areas are not set up correctly or consistently across different master data.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry when creating or maintaining master data for cost objects or product groups can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Controlling Area