How To Fix FCO_AVC081 - There are several controlling areas within one document.

FCO_AVC081 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCO_AVC - Availability Control

• Message number: 081

• Message text: There are several controlling areas within one document.

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FCO_AVC081 - Details

• The SAP error message FCO_AVC081, which states "There are several controlling areas within one document," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions or postings that involve controlling (CO) areas. This error indicates that the system has detected multiple controlling areas in a single document, which is not allowed in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Controlling Areas: The primary cause of this error is that the document being processed contains line items that are assigned to different controlling areas. In SAP, each document can only be associated with one controlling area.
  Incorrect Configuration: This can also happen if there is a configuration issue in the system where the controlling area settings are not aligned properly.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may inadvertently enter data that spans multiple controlling areas, especially in manual postings or adjustments.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Document Line Items: Check the line items of the document that triggered the error. Ensure that all line items are assigned to