How To Fix COCORE200 - Assign a controlling area to company code &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COCORE - CO Interface in HR Stand Alone

• Message number: 200

• Message text: Assign a controlling area to company code &

What causes this issue?

Cost accounting has been activated for company code &V1&, but you have
not assigned a controlling area.

System Response

Postings, for which cost accounting has been activated, can only be
executed if the system can determine a controlling area.

How to fix this error?

You can
Deactivate cost accounting in company code &V1& or
Assign a controlling area to company code &V1&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COCORE200 - Assign a controlling area to company code & ?

  The SAP error message COCORE200 indicates that a controlling area has not been assigned to the specified company code. This is a common issue in SAP when setting up the integration between Financial Accounting (FI) and Controlling (CO) modules.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the system requires a controlling area to be assigned to a company code in order to perform controlling-related activities. This assignment is crucial for the proper functioning of cost accounting and internal reporting.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to assign a controlling area to the company code. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the SAP Easy Access Menu:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  
  
  
  Navigate to the Configuration Path:
  
  Use the following path: 
  SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Controlling -> General Controlling -> Organization -> Assign Controlling Area to Company Code
  
  
  
  
  Assign the Controlling Area:
  
  In the configuration screen, you will see a list of company codes and controlling areas.
  Select the company code that is causing the error.
  Assign the appropriate controlling area to the company code.
  
  
  
  Save Your Changes:
  
  After making the assignment, save your changes.
  
  
  
  Check for Additional Settings:
  
  Ensure that the controlling area is properly configured and that it meets the requirements for the company code (e.g., currency settings, fiscal year variant).
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Controlling Area: A controlling area is an organizational unit in SAP that represents a closed system for cost accounting. It can contain one or more company codes.
  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: You can also use transaction codes like OBY6 (to assign controlling area to company code) or OKKP (to configure controlling area settings) for quicker access.
  
  Additional Considerations:
  
  Ensure that the controlling area and company code share the same chart of accounts and fiscal year variant.
  If you are working in a multi-client environment, make sure you are making changes in the correct client.
  If you encounter further issues, check for any dependencies or settings that might affect the assignment.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the COCORE200 error and successfully assign a controlling area to the company code.