How To Fix 621055 - Reference area is zero: calculation not possible

621055 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 621 - Message Texts for Real Estate

• Message number: 055

• Message text: Reference area is zero: calculation not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 621055 - Reference area is zero: calculation not possible ?

  The SAP error message "621055 Reference area is zero: calculation not possible" typically occurs in the context of SAP's Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with cost center accounting, internal orders, or other related areas where calculations are performed based on reference values.
  
  Cause:
  This error message indicates that the system is attempting to perform a calculation that requires a reference area (such as a cost center, internal order, or other financial object) that has a value of zero. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Data: The reference area may not have been properly populated with data, or the data may have been incorrectly entered.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the controlling area, cost centers, or internal orders.
  Posting Errors: There may have been errors in previous postings that resulted in a zero value for the reference area.
  Period Closing: If the period has been closed, certain