How To Fix WPSOR013 - Task list &1: plant &3 of component &2 belongs to wrong controlling area

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WPSOR - Order Reallocation

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Task list &1: plant &3 of component &2 belongs to wrong controlling area

What causes this issue?

The system tried to create an order for main work center &V4& from task
list &V1&. The resulting plant &V3& of component &V2& belongs to a
different controlling area.

System Response

The component cannot be converted for the order. The order creation
process was canceled.

How to fix this error?

Check the implementation of BADI DI_WPS_PLANT_STORLOC. The BADI may not
determine a plant that is assigned to a different controlling area from
the order.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WPSOR013 - Task list &1: plant &3 of component &2 belongs to wrong controlling area ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WPSOR013 Task list &1: plant &3 of component &2 belongs to wrong controlling area
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to use or assign a task list (routing) in a plant where the component's material master is assigned to a different controlling area than the task list or the plant. In SAP, controlling areas are organizational units used for cost accounting purposes, and they must be consistent across related objects.
  Specifically:  
  
  The task list is created or assigned for a plant that belongs to one controlling area.  
  The component material used in the task list belongs to a plant that is assigned to a different controlling area.  
  
  SAP requires that the controlling area of the plant for the task list and the controlling area of the plant for the component material must be the same to ensure consistent cost accounting and integration.
  
  When does this error occur?
  
  When creating or changing a task list (routing) that includes components from a plant assigned to a different controlling area.  
  When assigning components to a task list in a plant that belongs to a different controlling area than the component's plant.  
  During production order creation or costing if the task list and component plants have different controlling areas.
  
  
  Solution / How to fix:
  
  
  Check the controlling areas of the plants involved:
  
  Use transaction OX18 to check the controlling area assigned to each plant.
  Verify the controlling area of the plant where the task list is created.
  Verify the controlling area of the plant of the component material.
  
  
  
  Align controlling areas:
  
  If possible, assign the plants to the same controlling area. This might require organizational changes and should be done carefully with controlling and finance teams.
  If plants must remain in different controlling areas, you cannot use components from a plant in a different controlling area in the task list for another plant.
  
  
  
  Use components from the same controlling area:
  
  Use components whose plant belongs to the same controlling area as the task list plant.
  Alternatively, create separate task lists for each controlling area.
  
  
  
  Cross-plant procurement or intercompany processes:
  
  If components must be procured from plants in different controlling areas, consider using intercompany processes or stock transfer orders rather than direct component assignment in task lists.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Controlling Area (CO Area): An organizational unit in SAP controlling that represents a closed system for cost accounting purposes. Plants are assigned to controlling areas in transaction OX18.
  Task List (Routing): Defines the sequence of operations and components required for production.
  Material Master Plant Data: Each material is assigned to a plant, and the plant is assigned to a controlling area.
  Integration: SAP enforces controlling area consistency to ensure proper cost tracking and integration between production and controlling modules.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error Cause
  Component's plant controlling area differs from task list plant controlling area.
  
  
  SAP Module
  Production Planning (PP), Controlling (CO)
  
  
  Transaction to Check
  OX18 (Assign Plant to Controlling Area), CA02 (Change Routing), MM03 (Material Master)
  
  
  Solution
  Align controlling areas of plants or use components from the same controlling area.
  
  
  Impact
  Prevents inconsistent cost accounting and controlling integration issues.
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with specific steps or transactions, feel free to ask!