How To Fix APEO035 - Program position &1 has a different controlling area

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APEO - Investment Programs in Enterprise Organization

• Message number: 035

• Message text: Program position &1 has a different controlling area

What causes this issue?

All program positions within the subtree of an investment program have
to be assigned to the same controlling area.
Howwever, in the current situation, program position &v1& has
controlling area &v2&, whereas the top position of the program subtree
belongs to controlling area &v3&

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?

Make sure that all program positions of a subtree are assigned to the
same controlling area.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APEO035 - Program position &1 has a different controlling area ?

  The SAP error message APEO035 indicates that there is a mismatch in the controlling area for a program position. This typically occurs when you are trying to assign or process a program position that is linked to a different controlling area than the one currently being used in your transaction or report.
  
  Cause:
  
  Different Controlling Areas: The program position you are trying to access or modify is associated with a controlling area that is different from the one currently set in your session.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system where the controlling areas are not properly defined or linked to the program positions.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry or selection of program positions that do not belong to the current controlling area.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Controlling Area: Verify the controlling area associated with the program position you are trying to access. Ensure that it matches the controlling area you are currently working