How To Fix REV035 - Revision and reference object have different controlling areas

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: REV - PM/CS: Revision

• Message number: 035

• Message text: Revision and reference object have different controlling areas

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message REV035 - Revision and reference object have different controlling areas ?

  The SAP error message REV035 indicates that there is a mismatch between the controlling areas of the revision and the reference object in a particular transaction. This typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) and product costing, where revisions of cost estimates or other controlling documents are being processed.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to create or modify a revision of a cost estimate or other controlling document that references an object (like a cost center, internal order, or project) that belongs to a different controlling area than the one associated with the revision. Each controlling area in SAP is a separate entity for cost accounting, and objects must belong to the same controlling area to be linked or referenced.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the REV035 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Controlling Areas: Verify the controlling areas of both the revision and the reference object. You can do this by