How To Fix FAGL_LEDGER_CUST115 - Company code &1 is assigned to controlling area &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_LEDGER_CUST - New General Ledger: Customizing

• Message number: 115

• Message text: Company code &1 is assigned to controlling area &2

What causes this issue?

Ledger &V1& is assigned to application &V2&. However, you have entered
controlling area &V3&.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAGL_LEDGER_CUST115 - Company code &1 is assigned to controlling area &2 ?

  The SAP error message FAGL_LEDGER_CUST115 indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of a company code to a controlling area. Specifically, it means that the company code you are trying to use is already assigned to a different controlling area, which is not allowed in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Assignment: The company code is assigned to a controlling area that is different from the one you are trying to use.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the settings of the controlling area or company code.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies in the assignments.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Assignments:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code OBY6 (or SPRO -> Financial Accounting -> General Ledger Accounting -> Master Data -> G/L Account -> Assign Company Code to Controlling Area).
  Verify the assignment of the company code to the controlling area. Ensure that the company code is assigned to the correct controlling area.
  
  
  
  Reassign Company Code:
  
  If the company code is incorrectly assigned to a different controlling area, you may need to reassign it to the correct controlling area. This can be done in the same configuration area mentioned above.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the controlling area is correctly configured to allow the company code to be assigned. Check for any restrictions or settings that may prevent the assignment.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional consultant for specific guidance related to your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Migration Issues:
  
  If this issue arose after a data migration, review the migration process to ensure that all assignments were correctly transferred.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OBY6: Assign Company Code to Controlling Area
  SPRO: Access to the SAP Reference IMG for configuration settings.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to company code and controlling area assignments.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the error does not reoccur and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FAGL_LEDGER_CUST115 error and ensure that your company code is correctly assigned to the appropriate controlling area.