How To Fix AA199 - Controlling area could not be determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AA - Messages for Asset Accounting

• Message number: 199

• Message text: Controlling area could not be determined

What causes this issue?

The controlling area is required to check the cost center and activity
type.
The controlling area could <ZH>not</> be determined based on the
configuration.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Provided that <ZH>no</> required entry is defined for the cost center or
activity type, you can reset the entry and continue processing the asset
master record.

What causes this issue?

The controlling area is required to check the cost center and activity
type.
The controlling area is determined from the company code &V1& and the
business area &V2&.
However, the system was <ZH>unable</> to determine a controlling area.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Check the definition of the controlling area.
If you have <ZH>not</> defined a required entry for cost center or
activity type, you can continue processing the asset master record by
resetting the entry.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AA199 - Controlling area could not be determined ?

  The SAP error message AA199: Controlling area could not be determined typically occurs in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module when the system is unable to identify the controlling area for a particular asset transaction. This can happen for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The controlling area may not be properly configured in the system. This includes missing assignments between the company code and the controlling area.
  Incorrect Company Code: The company code associated with the asset may not be linked to a controlling area.
  Asset Master Data Issues: The asset master record may not have the correct controlling area assigned.
  Transaction Type Issues: The transaction type being used may not be valid for the specified controlling area.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the controlling area.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP and ensure that the controlling area is