How To Fix FAGL_LEDGER_CUST142 - Company code &1 is not assigned to a controlling area

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_LEDGER_CUST - New General Ledger: Customizing

• Message number: 142

• Message text: Company code &1 is not assigned to a controlling area

What causes this issue?

Company code &V1& is not assigned to any controlling area.
You want to assign to ledger &V2& a scenario in which the field for
profit centers is used. Postings are made to ledger &V2& in company code
&V1&. Since Profit Center Accounting is coupled with the controlling
area, company code &V1& must also be assigned to a controlling area.

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_CUST142 - Company code &1 is not assigned to a controlling area ?

  The SAP error message FAGL_LEDGER_CUST142 indicates that a specific company code is not assigned to a controlling area. This error typically arises when you are trying to perform a financial operation that requires a link between the company code and a controlling area, but that link has not been established in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Assignment: The company code you are working with has not been assigned to any controlling area in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings in the SAP system may not have been set up correctly, leading to this error.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, the assignment may not have been carried over properly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to assign the company code to a controlling area. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Controlling -> General Controlling -> Master Data -> Controlling Area -> Assign Company Code to Controlling Area.
  
  
  
  Assign the Company Code:
  
  In the assignment screen, you will see a list of controlling areas and company codes.
  Select the appropriate controlling area and assign the company code that is causing the error.
  
  
  
  Save Changes: After making the assignment, save your changes.
  
  
  Check for Additional Settings: Ensure that other related settings, such as cost centers and profit centers, are also correctly configured for the assigned company code.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like OBY6 to directly access the assignment of company codes to controlling areas.
  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.
  Impact of Assignment: Assigning a company code to a controlling area allows for the integration of financial accounting (FI) and controlling (CO) processes, enabling better reporting and analysis.
  
  Additional Considerations:
  
  Authorization: Ensure you have the necessary authorization to make changes in the configuration.
  Testing: After making the assignment, perform a test transaction to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  Documentation: Document any changes made for future reference and compliance purposes.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.