How To Fix BP114 - Controlling area & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BP - Budgeting and planning

• Message number: 114

• Message text: Controlling area & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BP114 - Controlling area & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message BP114 indicates that the controlling area specified in a transaction does not exist in the system. This error typically arises when you are trying to perform a transaction that requires a valid controlling area, but the system cannot find the specified controlling area in its configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Controlling Area: The controlling area you are trying to use may have been entered incorrectly, or it may not exist in the system.
  Inactive Controlling Area: The controlling area might exist but is not active or has been deactivated.
  Configuration Issues: The controlling area may not be properly configured in the system, or it may not be assigned to the relevant company code.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified controlling area.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Controlling Area: Check the controlling area you are trying to use. Ensure that it is correctly entered and exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the controlling area configuration in SAP:
  
  Use transaction code OKKP to display the controlling area configuration.
  Ensure that the controlling area is active and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Check Assignments: Ensure that the controlling area is assigned to the relevant company code. You can check this in the configuration settings:
  
  Use transaction code OBY6 to check the assignment of company codes to controlling areas.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the controlling area. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify and adjust user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OKKP: Controlling Area: Maintain
  OBY6: Assign Company Code to Controlling Area
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to controlling areas and error BP114.
  User Roles: Review the user roles assigned to ensure they have access to the necessary controlling areas.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the BP114 error message in SAP.