How To Fix FC111 - Company code & is assigned to a controlling area; deletion not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FC - FI configuration error messages

• Message number: 111

• Message text: Company code & is assigned to a controlling area; deletion not possible

What causes this issue?

You want to delete company code &V1&. This is, however, assigned to a
controlling area.

System Response

The company code cannot be deleted.

How to fix this error?

If you really want to delete company code &V1&, then you must first of
all delete the allocation to the controlling area.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FC111 - Company code & is assigned to a controlling area; deletion not possible ?

  The SAP error message FC111 indicates that a company code is assigned to a controlling area, and therefore, it cannot be deleted. This is a common issue when trying to delete a company code in SAP, as the system enforces certain dependencies and relationships between company codes and controlling areas.
  Cause:
  
  Assignment to Controlling Area: The primary cause of this error is that the company code you are trying to delete is currently assigned to a controlling area. In SAP, a controlling area is used for internal cost accounting, and it is linked to one or more company codes.
  Data Integrity: SAP maintains data integrity by preventing the deletion of entities that are still in use or have dependencies.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to remove the assignment of the company code from the controlling area before attempting to delete it. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Check Assignment:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBY6 (or SPRO -> Financial Accounting -> General Settings -> Company Code -> Assign Company Code to Controlling Area).
  Verify the assignment of the company code to the controlling area.
  
  
  
  Remove Assignment:
  
  If you confirm that the company code is assigned to a controlling area, you will need to remove this assignment.
  In the same configuration area, you can delete the assignment of the company code to the controlling area.
  
  
  
  Delete Company Code:
  
  After successfully removing the assignment, you can proceed to delete the company code using transaction code OX19 (or SPRO -> Financial Accounting -> General Settings -> Company Code -> Delete Company Code).
  
  
  
  Check for Other Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no other dependencies or configurations that might prevent the deletion of the company code. This includes checking for open transactions, balances, or other linked entities.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBY6: Assign Company Code to Controlling Area
  OX19: Delete Company Code
  SPRO: Access the SAP Reference IMG for configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps and guidelines on managing company codes and controlling areas.
  
  
  Backup: Always ensure that you have a backup of your configuration and data before making changes, especially deletions.
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Functional Consultant: If you are unsure about the implications of removing the assignment or deleting the company code, it is advisable to consult with an SAP Basis or Functional Consultant.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FC111 error and successfully delete the company code if it is no longer needed.