How To Fix PSS4_MSG010 - Controlling Area was derived from Responsible Cost Center

PSS4_MSG010 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PSS4_MSG - Message class for simplified Projects

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Controlling Area was derived from Responsible Cost Center

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PSS4_MSG010 - Controlling Area was derived from Responsible Cost Center ?

  The SAP error message PSS4_MSG010, which states "Controlling Area was derived from Responsible Cost Center," typically occurs in the context of controlling and cost center accounting within SAP. This message indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of the controlling area based on the responsible cost center for a particular transaction or process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Cost Center Assignment: The error often arises when the cost center assigned to a particular transaction does not match the controlling area that is expected. This can happen if the cost center is not properly assigned to the controlling area in the configuration.
  Master Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the master data for the cost center or the controlling area.
  Transaction Data: The transaction being processed may not have the correct controlling area associated with it, leading to a mismatch.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Cost Center Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code KS03 (Display Cost Center) and