How To Fix RE128 - Reference document &1 posted in controlling area &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RE - Earmarked funds

• Message number: 128

• Message text: Reference document &1 posted in controlling area &2

What causes this issue?

You want to reference a reservation document which was posted in a
different controlling area. This is not possible; the two documents
must be in the same controlling area.
The error may be due to the fact that the document you are currently
working on is assigned to a controlling area, but the reservation
document is not (or vice versa).

System Response

How to fix this error?

Enter a reference document which is in the same controlling area as the
document you are currently working on.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RE128 - Reference document &1 posted in controlling area &2 ?

  The SAP error message RE128, which states "Reference document &1 posted in controlling area &2," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions within the SAP system, particularly when dealing with controlling (CO) and financial accounting (FI) modules. This error indicates that there is an issue with the reference document that is being used in a transaction, specifically related to the controlling area.
  
  Cause:
  
  Controlling Area Mismatch: The reference document (e.g., an invoice, journal entry, etc.) is associated with a different controlling area than the one you are currently working in. Each controlling area in SAP is linked to specific company codes and has its own set of cost centers, internal orders, etc.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions on how they can be used across different controlling areas.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the controlling area settings or in the document types that are causing the error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
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