How To Fix WPSOR005 - Task list &1: resulting work center &2 has the wrong controlling area

WPSOR005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WPSOR - Order Reallocation

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Task list &1: resulting work center &2 has the wrong controlling area

What causes this issue?

The system tried to create an order for main work center &V3& from task
list &V1&. The resulting work center &V2& does not belong to
controlling area &V4&.

System Response

The work center of the task list operation cannot be converted. The
order creation process was canceled.

How to fix this error?

Check the conversion rules with transaction <LS>mebor</>. Make sure
that the resulting work center belongs to the same controlling area as
the work center of the task list operation.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WPSOR005 - Task list &1: resulting work center &2 has the wrong controlling area ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WPSOR005 Task list &1: resulting work center &2 has the wrong controlling area
  
  Meaning / 
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to use a task list (routing) in a production order or maintenance order, and the work center assigned in the task list belongs to a different controlling area than the one assigned to the order or the plant.
  
  Controlling Area is an organizational unit in SAP Controlling (CO) that represents a closed system for cost accounting purposes.
  Each work center is assigned to a controlling area.
  The task list references work centers.
  If the controlling area of the work center in the task list does not match the controlling area of the order or plant, SAP throws this error.
  
  
  Why is this a problem?
  
  Controlling areas are used to collect and control costs.
  Cross-controlling area assignments are not allowed because cost accounting data would be inconsistent.
  The