How To Fix GA116 - Profitability analysis is not active for controlling area &

GA116 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GA - Allocations

• Message number: 116

• Message text: Profitability analysis is not active for controlling area &

What causes this issue?

Profitability Analysis is not active in controlling area &V1&, fiscal
years &V2& to &V3&.

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 the control indicator for the controlling area or choose another
controlling area.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GA116 - Profitability analysis is not active for controlling area & ?

  The SAP error message GA116 indicates that Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) is not active for the specified controlling area. This can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause and finding a solution is essential for resolving the issue.
  
  Cause:
  
  Profitability Analysis Not Activated: The most common reason for this error is that the Profitability Analysis functionality has not been activated for the controlling area in question.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the controlling area settings that prevent CO-PA from being activated.
  Incorrect Controlling Area: The controlling area specified in the transaction may not be set up for CO-PA.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access CO-PA for the specified controlling area.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GA116 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Activate Profitability Analysis:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) > Enterprise Structure > Definition > Controlling > Define Controlling Area.
  Select the controlling area in