How To Fix AO014 - No company code is assigned to controlling area &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AO - Appropriation requests - Master data / Customizing

• Message number: 014

• Message text: No company code is assigned to controlling area &1

What causes this issue?

You entered controlling area &V1& for the appropriation request.
Controlling area &V1& is not assigned to a company code.

System Response

You cannot use a controlling area, which is not assigned to a company
code, for appropriation requests. This is not possible, since the
assignment to a company code is mandatory for the measure (order or WBS
element).

How to fix this error?

Enter a different controlling area.
Or check the company code assignment of controlling area &V1&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AO014 - No company code is assigned to controlling area &1 ?

  The SAP error message AO014 "No company code is assigned to controlling area &1" typically occurs when there is an attempt to perform a transaction or report that requires a controlling area to be linked to a company code, but no such assignment exists in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Assignment: The primary cause of this error is that the controlling area specified in the transaction is not assigned to any company code in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The controlling area may not be properly configured in the system, or the company code may not be linked to the correct controlling area.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry where the wrong controlling area is being referenced.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the controlling area is properly assigned to the relevant company code. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) > SAP Reference IMG.
  
  
  
  Assign Company Code to Controlling Area:
  
  Follow the path: Controlling > General Controlling > Organization > Assign Company Code to Controlling Area.
  Here, you can check if the company code is assigned to the controlling area in question.
  
  
  
  Create Assignment if Missing:
  
  If the assignment is missing, you can create it by selecting the appropriate controlling area and company code, and then saving the changes.
  
  
  
  Check for Multiple Assignments:
  
  Ensure that the company code is not assigned to multiple controlling areas if that is not intended, as this can also lead to confusion.
  
  
  
  Verify Settings:
  
  After making changes, verify that the settings are correct by running a test transaction that previously caused the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OBY6 (for company code settings) and OKKP (for controlling area settings) to navigate directly to the relevant configuration screens.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on controlling area and company code configurations.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AO014 error and ensure that your controlling area is correctly linked to the appropriate company code.