How To Fix 5A254 - No controlling area found (company code &1, business area &2)

5A254 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5A - Basis Personnel Management

• Message number: 254

• Message text: No controlling area found (company code &1, business area &2)

What causes this issue?

The controlling area should be determined for the specified
company code and business area. This was not possible.

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 5A254 - No controlling area found (company code &1, business area &2) ?

  The SAP error message 5A254: No controlling area found (company code &1, business area &2) typically occurs when there is an attempt to access or process data in the Controlling (CO) module, but the system cannot find a valid controlling area associated with the specified company code and business area.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The controlling area may not be assigned to the specified company code in the configuration settings.
  Incorrect Business Area: The business area specified may not be valid or may not be linked to the controlling area.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings that prevent the system from recognizing the controlling area.
  Inactive Controlling Area: The controlling area might be inactive or not properly set up in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Controlling -> General Controlling -> Organization -> Assign Company Code to Controlling Area.
  Ensure that the company code in