How To Fix 65801 - Business area & is not defined

65801 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 65 - Securities class data

• Message number: 801

• Message text: Business area & is not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 65801 - Business area & is not defined ?

  The SAP error message "65801 Business area & is not defined" typically occurs when a business area that is being referenced in a transaction or report is not defined in the system. This can happen in various contexts, such as during financial postings, reporting, or when trying to execute certain transactions that require a valid business area.
  
  Cause:
  
  Undefined Business Area: The business area you are trying to use has not been created or defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The business area may have been deleted or not properly configured in the system.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the business area field.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define the Business Area:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to Transaction Code: OX19 (or use the path: SPRO > IMG > Enterprise Structure > Definition > Financial Accounting > Define Business Areas).
  Check if the business area in question is listed. If not, you will