How To Fix OPS_SE_TCM_80135 - Cost Center does not belong to the controlling area &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OPS_SE_TCM_80 -

• Message number: 135

• Message text: Cost Center does not belong to the controlling area &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OPS_SE_TCM_80135 - Cost Center does not belong to the controlling area &1 ?

  The SAP error message OPS_SE_TCM_80135 indicates that a cost center you are trying to use does not belong to the specified controlling area. This error typically arises in the context of controlling (CO) module transactions, where cost centers are associated with specific controlling areas for reporting and analysis purposes.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Cost Center: The cost center you are trying to use is not assigned to the controlling area you are working with.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue where the cost center has not been properly set up in the system.
  Data Entry Error: The cost center might have been entered incorrectly, leading to a mismatch with the controlling area.
  Master Data Issues: The cost center master data may not be maintained correctly, or it may have been deleted or archived.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Cost Center Assignment:
  
  Go to the cost center master data (transaction code KS03).
  Check if the cost center is assigned to the correct controlling area. If not, you may need to create a new cost center in the correct controlling area or reassign the existing one.
  
  
  
  Check Controlling Area Settings:
  
  Ensure that the controlling area you are using is correctly configured and active.
  You can check the controlling area settings using transaction code OKKP.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the cost center entered in your transaction. Ensure that it matches the intended cost center and is spelled correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, consult with your SAP administrator or the person responsible for maintaining the controlling area and cost center configurations.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  If the cost center has been recently created or modified, ensure that all necessary data has been maintained and that there are no inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KS01: Create Cost Center
  KS02: Change Cost Center
  KS03: Display Cost Center
  OKKP: Controlling Area Settings
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on cost center accounting and controlling area configurations.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate roles and authorizations to access and modify cost center data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message OPS_SE_TCM_80135 and ensure that your cost center is correctly associated with the appropriate controlling area.