How To Fix A5102 - Controlling area cannot be derived without company code.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: A5 - Summarization in Investment Management

• Message number: 102

• Message text: Controlling area cannot be derived without company code.

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, the "company code" characteristic was not
supplied with values either.

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 the "company code" characteristic is supplied with a
company code that 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 A5102 - Controlling area cannot be derived without company code. ?

  The SAP error message A5102 ("Controlling area cannot be derived without company code") typically occurs when you are trying to perform a transaction that requires a controlling area to be assigned, but the system cannot determine the controlling area because the company code is not specified or is missing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Company Code: The most common cause of this error is that the company code is not specified in the transaction you are trying to execute.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system where the relationship between the company code and controlling area is not properly defined.
  Data Entry Errors: Sometimes, data entry errors can lead to the omission of the company code in the relevant fields.
  
  Solution:
  
  Specify Company Code: Ensure that you have entered a valid company code in the transaction. This is usually done in the initial screen of the transaction or in the relevant field of the document you are trying to create or modify.
  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 is correctly assigned to the controlling area you are working with.
  
  
  Review Transaction Data: If you are using a specific transaction, review the data you have entered to ensure that all required fields, including the company code, are filled out correctly.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the company code and controlling area.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Controlling Area: In SAP, a controlling area is an organizational unit that represents a closed system for cost accounting. It can contain one or more company codes.
  Company Code: A company code is the smallest organizational unit in financial accounting for which a complete self-contained set of accounts can be drawn up.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OX19 (for company code configuration) and OX16 (for controlling area configuration) to check and manage your settings.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation, as there may be underlying issues with the system configuration or data integrity.