How To Fix A5106 - Controlling area does not exist.

A5106 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: A5 - Summarization in Investment Management

• Message number: 106

• Message text: Controlling area does not exist.

What causes this issue?

The "controlling area" characteristic was not supplied with values,
although either the "profit center" characteristic or the "cost enter"
characteristic is supplied with values. The system was also not able to
derive the controlling area from the company code.

System Response

The supplied data are not updated.

How to fix this error?

Either supply the "controlling area" characteristic with values, or
make sure that the system can determine the controlling area using the
company code.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message A5106 - Controlling area does not exist. ?

  The SAP error message A5106, which states "Controlling area does not exist," typically occurs when you are trying to perform a transaction or access data related to a controlling area that has not been defined in the system. This error can arise in various contexts, such as when working with cost centers, internal orders, or other controlling-related functionalities.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Controlling Area: The controlling area you are trying to access or use does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The controlling area may not have been properly configured or activated in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the controlling area.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the controlling area code being used.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Controlling Area Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code OKKP (Controlling Area) to check if the controlling area exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it using the