How To Fix FCOM_PLANNING_CORE045 - Please specify the default controlling area in your user profile.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCOM_PLANNING_CORE - Messages for Package FCOM_PLANNING_CORE

• Message number: 045

• Message text: Please specify the default controlling area in your user profile.

What causes this issue?

As a controller, you usually report on a single controlling area only.
To avoid having to enter that controlling area over and over again, you
must specify your controlling area in your default values.

System Response

If you haven't yet specified your default controlling area, all
analytical apps for management accounting won't work and trigger this
error message.

How to fix this error?

Click the user icon in the upper left hand corner to switch to the
<ZH>Me Area</>.
Choose <LS>Settings </>and then <LS>Default Values</>.
Enter your controlling area as default value in the corresponding field.
This action needs to be done once only, but it needs to be done
separately by each controller.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCOM_PLANNING_CORE045 - Please specify the default controlling area in your user profile. ?

  The SAP error message FCOM_PLANNING_CORE045 indicates that the system requires a default controlling area to be specified in your user profile. This is typically encountered in the context of financial planning or controlling modules where a controlling area is necessary for processing financial data.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because:
  
  The user profile does not have a default controlling area set.
  The system requires a controlling area to execute certain transactions or reports related to financial planning or controlling.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to specify a default controlling area in your user profile. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access User Profile:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Enter the transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) in the command field and press Enter.
  
  
  
  Enter User ID:
  
  Input your user ID and click on the "Display" or "Change" button.
  
  
  
  Navigate to Parameters:
  
  In the user maintenance screen, go to the "Parameters" tab.
  
  
  
  Add Controlling Area Parameter:
  
  In the parameters section, you need to add a new parameter.
  Enter the parameter ID for the controlling area, which is typically KOKRS.
  In the "Value" field, enter the controlling area you want to set as default.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After entering the controlling area, save your changes.
  
  
  
  Log Out and Log Back In:
  
  It may be necessary to log out of SAP and log back in for the changes to take effect.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Controlling Area (KOKRS): This is a key organizational unit in SAP that represents a closed system for cost accounting. It is used to manage costs and revenues.
  User Profile Maintenance: User profiles in SAP can be customized to include various parameters that affect how the user interacts with the system.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with other relevant transaction codes such as KP06 (Cost Center Planning) or CJI3 (Project Actual Cost Line Items) that may also require a controlling area.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after setting the default controlling area, it may be necessary to check with your SAP administrator or support team for further assistance.