How To Fix FE058 - No particular business area can be entered

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FE - CO-PA module pool messages

• Message number: 058

• Message text: No particular business area can be entered

What causes this issue?

For the parameter "Specify business area", you selected a variant for
which it is not possible to specify a particular business 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?

Check your specifications.
If you don't want to plan using all business areas, select the variant
'Certain business areas'. By doing so, you can specify particular
business areas.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FE058 - No particular business area can be entered ?

  The SAP error message FE058 ("No particular business area can be entered") typically occurs when you are trying to enter a business transaction that requires a business area to be specified, but the system does not allow you to do so. This can happen in various contexts, such as during the posting of financial documents or when entering data in certain modules.
  Cause:
  
  Business Area Configuration: The business area may not be configured properly in the system. If the business area is not defined or is inactive, the system will not allow you to enter it.
  Document Type Settings: The document type you are using may not be configured to allow business area entries.
  Company Code Settings: The company code settings may restrict the use of business areas.
  Transaction Type: Certain transactions may not require or allow the entry of a business area, leading to this error if you attempt to enter one.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Business Area Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBAS to check the configuration of business areas.
  Ensure that the business area you are trying to enter is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Review Document Type Settings:
  
  Use transaction code OBY6 to check the settings for the document type you are using.
  Ensure that the document type allows for business area entries.
  
  
  
  Verify Company Code Settings:
  
  Check the company code settings in transaction code OBY6 or OBY0 to ensure that business areas are enabled for the company code you are working with.
  
  
  
  Check Transaction Type:
  
  Ensure that the transaction you are trying to perform is compatible with business area entries. Some transactions may not support this feature.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Functional Team:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further assistance. They may need to check the system configuration or logs for more details.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to financial accounting and business area management for more insights.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to enter business areas in the transactions you are using.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.