How To Fix A5106 - Controlling area does not exist.

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 same transaction.
  
  
  
  Verify Data Entry:
  
  Ensure that the controlling area code you are using is correct and does not contain any typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the controlling area. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Review Related Settings:
  
  If the controlling area is supposed to be linked to a company code, ensure that the company code is correctly assigned to the controlling area in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files for additional context on the specific transaction or process you are working with.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OKKP - Controlling Area: Maintain
  OBY6 - Assign Company Code to Controlling Area
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to controlling areas.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user roles and profiles are correctly set up to include access to the controlling area.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the A5106 error and implement the appropriate solution.