How To Fix 9J137 - Please make sure you have assigned an allocation area to company code &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 9J -

• Message number: 137

• Message text: Please make sure you have assigned an allocation area to company code &

What causes this issue?

The company code you have entered has not been assigned to a
controlling area.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

You muut assign the company code to the controlling area in
Customizing.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 9J137 - Please make sure you have assigned an allocation area to company code & ?

  The SAP error message 9J137, which states "Please make sure you have assigned an allocation area to company code &," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting or controlling when there is an issue with the configuration of allocation areas in relation to company codes.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Allocation Area Assignment: The primary cause of this error is that the allocation area has not been assigned to the specified company code in the system. Allocation areas are used in SAP to manage and allocate costs across different organizational units.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the settings related to controlling or financial accounting modules.
  Data Entry Errors: Sometimes, the error can arise from incorrect data entry or selection of company codes that do not have the necessary configuration.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Allocation Area Assignment:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code OBY6 (or navigate through the menu: SPRO > Financial Accounting > General Ledger > Master Data > G/L Account > Prepare G/L Account Creation > Assign Allocation Areas to Company Codes).
  Verify if the allocation area is assigned to the relevant company code. If not, you will need to assign it.
  
  
  
  Assign Allocation Area:
  
  If the allocation area is missing, you can create a new assignment by selecting the appropriate company code and allocation area, and then saving the changes.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that all necessary configurations related to controlling and financial accounting are correctly set up. This may involve checking other related settings in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed steps on how to configure allocation areas and company codes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBY6, OKB9, and OKB2 for managing allocation areas and company codes.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP functional consultant or your organization's SAP support team for further assistance.