How To Fix AP106 - Functional location &1 does not belong to controlling area &2

AP106 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AP - Investment program messages

• Message number: 106

• Message text: Functional location &1 does not belong to controlling area &2

What causes this issue?

The functional location &V1& does not belong to the controlling
area &V2& of the capital investment program position. Instead it
belongs to controlling area &V3&.

System Response

The allocation is not allowed.

How to fix this error?

Correct your entry.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AP106 - Functional location &1 does not belong to controlling area &2 ?

  The SAP error message AP106 indicates that there is a mismatch between the functional location and the controlling area in the system. This typically occurs when you are trying to perform an operation (like posting costs or creating a maintenance order) that involves a functional location that is not assigned to the specified controlling area.
  
  Cause:
  
  Functional Location Assignment: The functional location you are trying to use is not assigned to the controlling area you are working with. Each functional location is linked to a specific controlling area, and if you attempt to use a functional location in a different controlling area, this error will occur.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system where the functional location is not properly set up in the controlling area.
  Data Entry Errors: There could be a mistake in the data entry where the wrong functional location or controlling area is being referenced.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Functional Location