How To Fix FE059 - Specify a business area

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 059

• Message text: Specify a business area

What causes this issue?

You have selected the variant 'Certain business areas', which requires
you to select at least one 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?

Select at least one business area.
If you don't want to plan using certain business areas, select a
different variant.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FE059 - Specify a business area ?

  The SAP error message FE059 "Specify a business area" typically occurs when a business area is required for a transaction or entry, but it has not been provided. This error is common in financial transactions, particularly in the context of accounting documents, where business areas are used to segment financial data for reporting purposes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Business Area: The most common cause of this error is that the business area field is left blank when it is required for the transaction you are trying to process.
  Configuration Settings: The system may be configured to require a business area for certain types of transactions, and if the configuration is set to enforce this requirement, the error will occur.
  Transaction Type: Certain transaction types may mandate the entry of a business area, and if the user is not aware of this requirement, they may inadvertently skip it.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Business Area: The simplest solution is to ensure that