How To Fix CN842 - Company code & requires a business area

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CN - Meldungen für Netzpläne

• Message number: 842

• Message text: Company code & requires a business area

What causes this issue?

In Customizing for financial accounting, you have defined that for
company code &V1& a balance sheet or P&L statement should be created
for each business area.
Therefore, you must enter a business area.

How to fix this error?

Enter the business area.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CN842 - Company code & requires a business area ?

  The SAP error message CN842 indicates that a company code requires a business area to be specified. This error typically occurs in the context of financial accounting or controlling when a transaction is being processed that requires a business area assignment, but none has been provided.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Business Area Assignment: The company code in question is configured to require a business area, but the transaction being processed does not include this information.
  Configuration Settings: The settings in the SAP system may be configured to mandate business area assignments for certain transactions or company codes.
  Transaction Type: The type of transaction being executed may inherently require a business area, such as certain postings in financial accounting or controlling.
  
  Solution:
  
  Provide Business Area: When processing the transaction, ensure that a valid business area is specified. This can often be done in the transaction screen where you enter the details of the posting.
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the company code in the SAP system:
  
  Go to SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) and navigate to the relevant configuration path for Financial Accounting or Controlling.
  Check the settings for the company code and see if the requirement for business area is enabled.
  
  
  Adjust Transaction Data: If the transaction does not require a business area, you may need to adjust the settings or the way the transaction is being processed to bypass the requirement.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the transaction you are trying to execute.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Business Area: A business area is an organizational unit within a company that represents a specific area of operations or a segment of the business. It is used for internal and external reporting purposes.
  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 the transaction codes related to the error, such as FB01 (Post Document), F-02 (General Posting), or others that may be relevant to your specific situation.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who can provide more tailored assistance based on your specific system configuration and business processes.