How To Fix CR049 - Controlling area does not exist for plant &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CR - (1,099) Work Center; (100,200) Capacity

• Message number: 049

• Message text: Controlling area does not exist for plant &

What causes this issue?

You selected a <DS:GLOS.controlling area> controlling area</> which is
not assigned to plant &V1&. Controlling areas are maintained in
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUORK3OKKP>Customizing for Controlling</>.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Select a controlling area assigned to your plant. If necessary, notify
your system administrator.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CR049 - Controlling area does not exist for plant & ?

  The SAP error message CR049 indicates that the controlling area does not exist for the specified plant. This error typically arises when there is a mismatch or misconfiguration in the settings related to the controlling area and the plant in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The controlling area has not been assigned to the plant in the system.
  Incorrect Plant Code: The plant code entered may be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  Inactive Controlling Area: The controlling area may be inactive or not properly configured.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies in the configuration.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Plant Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OX10 (or SPRO -> Enterprise Structure -> Definition -> Logistics - General -> Define, copy, delete, check plant).
  Verify that the plant in question is correctly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Check Controlling Area Assignment:
  
  Use transaction code OKKP (or SPRO -> Controlling -> General Controlling -> Master Data -> Controlling Area -> Assign Company Code to Controlling Area).
  Ensure that the controlling area is assigned to the company code associated with the plant.
  
  
  
  Verify Controlling Area Settings:
  
  Check the settings of the controlling area using transaction code OKKS (or SPRO -> Controlling -> General Controlling -> Master Data -> Controlling Area -> Define Controlling Area).
  Ensure that the controlling area is active and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Migration Issues:
  
  If the error occurred after a data migration, review the migration process to ensure that all necessary configurations were transferred correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for any specific configurations that may be required for your organization.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OX10: Define Plant
  OKKP: Assign Company Code to Controlling Area
  OKKS: Define Controlling Area
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and modify the controlling area and plant settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CR049 error and ensure that the controlling area is correctly linked to the specified plant.