How To Fix CMAC_FEE_CALC717 - Controlling area &1 and cost center &2 are not assigned a business area

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMAC_FEE_CALC - Messages for Student Accounting

• Message number: 717

• Message text: Controlling area &1 and cost center &2 are not assigned a business area

What causes this issue?

The system cannot derive a business area from controlling area &V1&
and cost center &V2&.

System Response

The system will continue posting the application fees.

Procedure for System Administrators

Assign a business area to the cost center.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMAC_FEE_CALC717 - Controlling area &1 and cost center &2 are not assigned a business area ?

  The SAP error message CMAC_FEE_CALC717 indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of a business area to a controlling area and cost center. Specifically, the error message states that the controlling area and cost center specified in the message are not assigned to any business area, which is required for certain financial transactions or reporting.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Business Area Assignment: The controlling area and cost center are not assigned to a business area in the configuration settings.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the controlling area or cost center may not have been set up correctly, leading to the absence of a business area assignment.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a data entry error where the business area was not specified during the creation or modification of the controlling area or cost center.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Business Area Assignment:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code OBAS (for business area settings).
  Verify if the controlling area and cost center are assigned to a business area. If not, you will need to assign them.
  
  
  
  Assign Business Area:
  
  If the business area is not assigned, you can assign it by navigating to the relevant configuration settings:
  
  Use transaction code OKKP to access the controlling area settings.
  Check the settings for the controlling area and ensure that a business area is assigned.
  Use transaction code KS01 or KS02 to create or modify the cost center and ensure that it is linked to the appropriate business area.
  
  
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the overall configuration for controlling areas and cost centers is correct and aligns with your organization's financial structure.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or Finance team for any specific configurations that may be required for your organization.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Business Area: A business area is an organizational unit that represents a specific area of operations within a company. It is used for internal and external reporting purposes.
  Controlling Area: A controlling area is an organizational unit in SAP that enables the management of costs and revenues. It is used for internal reporting and controlling purposes.
  Cost Center: A cost center is a unit within an organization that incurs costs but does not directly generate revenues. It is used for tracking and controlling costs.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP expert or your organization's SAP support team for further assistance.