How To Fix CM_FAC_MANAGE_GLACCT019 - Company code &1 must be assigned to controlling area &2 after created

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_FAC_MANAGE_GLACCT - Message Class for G/L Account Management

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Company code &1 must be assigned to controlling area &2 after created

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_FAC_MANAGE_GLACCT019 - Company code &1 must be assigned to controlling area &2 after created ?

  The SAP error message CM_FAC_MANAGE_GLACCT019 indicates that a company code must be assigned to a controlling area after it has been created. This error typically arises when there is an attempt to perform a transaction that requires a company code to be linked to a controlling area, but this assignment has not been made.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Assignment: The company code has been created, but it has not been assigned to any controlling area in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings that prevent the assignment from being recognized.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the master data that lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to assign the company code to the appropriate controlling area. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration Menu:
  
  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 > Master Data > Controlling Area > Assign Company Code to Controlling Area.
  Here, you can assign the company code to the desired controlling area.
  
  
  
  Check Existing Assignments:
  
  Ensure that the company code is not already assigned to another controlling area, as a company code can only be assigned to one controlling area at a time.
  
  
  
  Save Changes: After making the assignment, save your changes.
  
  
  Verify: After saving, you can verify the assignment by checking the company code settings in the controlling area configuration.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can 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 steps and guidelines on managing company codes and controlling areas.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully assign the company code to the controlling area. If the problem persists, consider checking for any additional configuration or data issues that may be affecting the assignment.