How To Fix GA147 - Operating concern & is not assigned to a controlling area.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GA - Allocations

• Message number: 147

• Message text: Operating concern & is not assigned to a controlling area.

What causes this issue?

For transfer of cost center costs to Profitability Analysis, the
profitability segment must be assigned to the controlling areas.
However, segment &V1& is not assigned to any controlling area.

How to fix this error?

Assign the profitability segment to the controlling are from which the
costs are to be tranferred.
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GA147 - Operating concern & is not assigned to a controlling area. ?

  The SAP error message GA147 indicates that an operating concern is not assigned to a controlling area. This error typically arises in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when you are trying to execute a transaction or report that requires a specific operating concern, but that concern has not been properly linked to the controlling area in your SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Assignment: The operating concern you are trying to use has not been assigned to the controlling area in the configuration settings.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the operating concern or controlling area may be incomplete or incorrect.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry where the operating concern is referenced.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GA147 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Assignment:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to Controlling -> Profitability Analysis -> Master Data -> Operating Concern -> Assign Operating Concern to Controlling Area.
  Verify if the operating concern in question is assigned to the relevant controlling area.
  
  
  
  Assign Operating Concern:
  
  If the operating concern is not assigned, you can assign it by selecting the appropriate controlling area and operating concern from the available options.
  Save your changes.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration for both the operating concern and the controlling area is complete and correct.
  Check for any inconsistencies or missing settings in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary assignments, try to execute the transaction or report again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OKKP (for controlling area settings) and KE52 (for operating concern settings) to navigate directly to the relevant configuration areas.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on configuring operating concerns and controlling areas.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the controlling area and operating concern settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or Controlling module team for further investigation.