/CPD/SS_MESSAGES074 - Cost center &1 and company code &2 do not belong to cntr. area &3

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CPD/SS_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 074

• Message text: Cost center &1 and company code &2 do not belong to cntr. area &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CPD/SS_MESSAGES074 - Cost center &1 and company code &2 do not belong to cntr. area &3 ?

  The SAP error message /CPD/SS_MESSAGES074 indicates that there is a mismatch between the cost center, company code, and controlling area in your SAP system. Specifically, it means that the cost center (&1) and the company code (&2) do not belong to the specified controlling area (&3). This can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to post a transaction or when performing a report that involves cost centers.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issues: The cost center may not be assigned to the controlling area in the configuration settings.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a mistake in the data entry where the wrong cost center or company code is being used.
  Master Data Issues: The cost center master data may not be properly maintained or may have been deleted or changed.
  Cross-Company Transactions: If you are trying to post a transaction that involves multiple company codes, the cost center must belong to the same controlling area as the company code.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Cost Center Assignment:
  
  Go to the transaction code KS03 (Display Cost Center) and check if the cost center is assigned to the correct controlling area.
  If it is not assigned, you can assign it using transaction code KS01 (Create Cost Center) or KS02 (Change Cost Center).
  
  
  
  Verify Company Code:
  
  Ensure that the company code you are using is correct and that it is linked to the appropriate controlling area.
  You can check this in the configuration settings under SPRO -> Enterprise Structure -> Definition -> Financial Accounting -> Define Company Code.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the cost center to ensure it is active and correctly configured.
  Ensure that the controlling area is correctly set up in the cost center master data.
  
  
  
  Cross-Company Code Transactions:
  
  If you are performing a cross-company code transaction, ensure that the cost center belongs to the same controlling area as the company code involved in the transaction.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration or the relationships between cost centers, company codes, and controlling areas, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP administrator.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KS01: Create Cost Center
  KS02: Change Cost Center
  KS03: Display Cost Center
  SPRO: Access to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and modify cost center and company code settings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the cost center and company code are correctly aligned with the controlling area.