How To Fix F4791 - Company code & not allocated to control area &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F4 - Line items/balances/configuration

• Message number: 791

• Message text: Company code & not allocated to control area &

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

What causes this issue?

Company code &V1& is not allocated to credit control area &V2&, or the
customer was not created in company code &V1&, which is allocated to
credit control area &V2&.

System Response

Error message

How to fix this error?

Please check to which credit control area company code &V1& is
allocated.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F4791 - Company code & not allocated to control area & ?

  The SAP error message F4791 indicates that a company code is not allocated to a controlling area. This error typically arises when you attempt to perform a transaction that requires a link between a company code and a controlling area, but that link has not been established in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Allocation: The company code you are trying to use is not assigned to any controlling area in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The controlling area may not be properly configured to include the company code.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry when specifying the company code or controlling area.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to allocate the company code to the appropriate controlling area. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  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 necessary assignments, save your changes.
  
  
  Test the Transaction Again: After the allocation is complete, try to perform the transaction that previously resulted in the error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Controlling Area: A controlling area is an organizational unit in SAP that represents a closed system for cost accounting. It can include 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 may use transaction codes like OBY6 to access the configuration for assigning company codes to controlling areas directly.
  
  Additional Considerations:
  
  Ensure that the controlling area and company code share the same fiscal year variant.
  Check if there are any specific authorizations required to make these changes in the system.
  If you are unsure about the configuration, consult with your SAP Basis or Finance team to ensure that the changes align with your organization's financial structure.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the F4791 error and successfully allocate the company code to the controlling area.