How To Fix FCOM_MONITOR038 - Controlling area was not personalized

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCOM_MONITOR - Messages for Variance Monitor

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Controlling area was not personalized

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCOM_MONITOR038 - Controlling area was not personalized ?

  The SAP error message FCOM_MONITOR038 indicates that the controlling area has not been personalized for the user. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) modules, where users need to have specific settings or configurations for their user profiles to access certain functionalities.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  The user has not set up their user profile to include a specific controlling area.
  The controlling area is not assigned to the user’s profile, which is necessary for them to perform tasks related to that controlling area.
  The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the controlling area.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Personalize the User Profile:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the user settings by entering the transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Enter your user ID and click on the "Change" button.
  Go to the "Parameters" tab.
  Add a new parameter for the controlling area:
  Parameter ID: KOKRS (Controlling Area)
  Value: Enter