How To Fix AP290 - Company code &1 does not belong to controlling area &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AP - Investment program messages

• Message number: 290

• Message text: Company code &1 does not belong to controlling area &2

What causes this issue?

Company code &V1& does not belong to controlling area &V2&. It belongs
to controlling area &V3&.

System Response

Entry is rejected.

How to fix this error?

Enter only company codes that belong to the controlling area entered.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AP290 - Company code &1 does not belong to controlling area &2 ?

  The SAP error message AP290 indicates that there is a mismatch between the company code and the controlling area in your SAP system. Specifically, it means that the company code you are trying to use does not belong to the specified controlling area.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The company code is not assigned to the controlling area in the system configuration.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have entered the wrong company code or controlling area during a transaction.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for either the company code or controlling area may not be set up correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AP290 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Company Code and Controlling Area Assignment:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code OBY6 (or navigate through the menu: SPRO > Financial Accounting > General Settings > Company Code > Assign Company Code to Controlling Area).
  Verify if the company code in question is assigned to the controlling area you are trying to use.
  
  
  
  Assign Company Code to Controlling Area:
  
  If the company code is not assigned, you can assign it to the appropriate controlling area in the same configuration screen.
  
  
  
  Verify Transaction Data:
  
  Ensure that the transaction you are trying to execute is using the correct company code and controlling area. Double-check the input values.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Review the master data for both the company code and controlling area to ensure they are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP administrator or functional consultant.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Controlling Area: A controlling area is an organizational unit in SAP that represents a closed system for cost accounting. It can contain one or more company codes.
  Company Code: A company code is the smallest organizational unit in financial accounting for which a complete self-contained set of accounts can be drawn up.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBY6, OKKP (for controlling area settings), and OBY1 (for company code settings).
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AP290 error and ensure that your company code is correctly linked to the appropriate controlling area.