How To Fix FML_CUST017 - Controlling area &1 assigned to company code &2 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FML_CUST - Message Class for ML Customizuing

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Controlling area &1 assigned to company code &2 does not exist

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

Controlling area &V1& is not assigned to company code &V2&. Postings
from FI are not updated in CO.

How to fix this error?

Assign the controlling area to a company code with the controlling area
maintenance transaction:
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUORK3OKKP>Maintain Controlling Area</>
Run the report FINS_ML_XPRA_ADOPT_MULTILEDGER manually.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FML_CUST017 - Controlling area &1 assigned to company code &2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message FML_CUST017 indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of a controlling area to a company code. Specifically, the error states that the controlling area assigned to the specified company code does not exist in the system. This can occur during various financial transactions or when trying to access certain functionalities related to controlling (CO) and financial accounting (FI).
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The controlling area may not be properly configured or may have been deleted.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data where the controlling area is not correctly linked to the company code.
  Missing Assignment: The controlling area might not be assigned to the company code in the configuration settings.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Controlling > General Controlling > Organization > Assign Company Code to Controlling Area.
  Verify that the controlling area is correctly assigned to the company code in question.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Assignment:
  
  If the controlling area does not exist, you may need to create it or assign an existing controlling area to the company code.
  Ensure that the controlling area is active and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Check for Deletions:
  
  If the controlling area was recently deleted, you may need to restore it or reassign the company code to a valid controlling area.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for errors and ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for any specific configurations that may be required for your system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like OBY6 (for company code settings) and OKKP (for controlling area settings) to check and modify the relevant configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify the controlling area and company code settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FML_CUST017 error and ensure that the controlling area is correctly assigned to the company code in your SAP system.