How To Fix A5101 - Controlling area cannot be derived from company code &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: A5 - Summarization in Investment Management

• Message number: 101

• Message text: Controlling area cannot be derived from company code &1.

What causes this issue?

The "controlling area" characteristic was not supplied with values.
Therefore, the system tries to determine the controlling area using the
company code. However, company code &V1& is not asssigned to a
controlling area.

System Response

The supplied data are not updated.

How to fix this error?

You have two options:
Supply values for the "controlling area" characteristic or
Make sure that a company code &V1& is assigned to a controlling area

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message A5101 - Controlling area cannot be derived from company code &1. ?

  The SAP error message A5101, which states "Controlling area cannot be derived from company code &1," typically occurs when there is an issue with the configuration of the controlling area and company code in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is unable to determine the controlling area associated with the specified company code.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The controlling area may not be assigned to the company code in the configuration settings.
  Incorrect Settings: The settings for the company code or controlling area may be incorrect or incomplete.
  Multiple Controlling Areas: If multiple controlling areas are configured, the system may not be able to determine which one to use for the specified company code.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration that prevent the system from deriving the controlling area.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Controlling > General Controlling > Master Data > Controlling Area > Assign Company Code to Controlling Area.
  Ensure that the company code in question is correctly assigned to a controlling area.
  
  
  
  Verify Company Code Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the company code in Financial Accounting > General Ledger Accounting > Master Data > Company Code.
  Ensure that the company code is properly configured and that all necessary fields are filled out.
  
  
  
  Review Controlling Area Settings:
  
  Ensure that the controlling area is correctly set up and that it is active.
  Check if the controlling area is assigned to the correct company code.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Inconsistencies:
  
  Run consistency checks to identify any inconsistencies in the master data or configuration.
  Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to check the relevant tables (e.g., TKA01 for controlling areas, T001 for company codes).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help notes related to controlling area and company code configuration for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO (Customizing Implementation Guide)
  OX19 (Assign Company Code to Controlling Area)
  OX02 (Edit Company Code)
  
  
  
  Tables:
  
  TKA01: Controlling Area
  T001: Company Code
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP functional consultant or support team for further assistance.