How To Fix OR007 - Controlling area &1 from table ONKRS is not identical to &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OR - CO-OM Drilldown Reports

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Controlling area &1 from table ONKRS is not identical to &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OR007 - Controlling area &1 from table ONKRS is not identical to &2 ?

  The SAP error message OR007 indicates a mismatch between the controlling area defined in the system and the controlling area associated with the data being processed. Specifically, it states that the controlling area from table ONKRS (which contains controlling area data) is not identical to the controlling area expected in the context of the transaction or operation being performed.
  Cause:
  
  Controlling Area Mismatch: The primary cause of this error is that the controlling area specified in the transaction does not match the controlling area defined in the master data or configuration.
  Incorrect Master Data: The master data (such as cost centers, internal orders, etc.) may be assigned to a different controlling area than the one being used in the transaction.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the controlling area settings or in the assignment of cost centers, internal orders, or other objects to the controlling area.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Controlling Area Assignment:
  
  Verify the controlling area assigned to the master data (cost centers, internal orders, etc.) and ensure it matches the controlling area you are trying to use in the transaction.
  You can check this in the relevant master data transaction (e.g., transaction code KS03 for cost centers).
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Data:
  
  Ensure that the transaction you are trying to execute is using the correct controlling area. If you are processing data for a specific controlling area, make sure that all related master data is correctly assigned to that area.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the controlling area in the SAP system. You can do this using transaction code OKKP to review the controlling area settings.
  Ensure that the controlling area is properly defined and that all necessary assignments are made.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration or the data assignments, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant for guidance.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on your master data to identify any discrepancies that may lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  KS03 (Display Cost Center)
  OKKP (Controlling Area)
  KSB1 (Cost Centers: Actual Line Items)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user executing the transaction has the necessary authorizations to access the controlling area and related master data.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the OR007 error and implement the necessary corrections to resolve it.