How To Fix GA2301 - Select a controlling area in the structure

GA2301 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GA2 - Allocations: Part 2

• Message number: 301

• Message text: Select a controlling area in the structure

What causes this issue?

You wish to call up the cycle <LS>overview</>.
To obtain on overview of the cycle, you need to select a controlling
area.

System Response

The system is unable to create an overview.

How to fix this error?

Select a controlling area from the structure tree by clicking on the
controlling area required.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GA2301 - Select a controlling area in the structure ?

  The SAP error message GA2301, "Select a controlling area in the structure," typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) module transactions, particularly when working with reports or structures that require a controlling area to be specified.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when the system expects a controlling area to be selected or specified, but it is either missing or not properly defined in the context of the transaction you are trying to execute. This can happen due to:
  
  No Controlling Area Selected: The user has not selected a controlling area in the relevant field.
  Incorrect Configuration: The controlling area may not be properly configured in the system.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the controlling area.
  Transaction Context: The transaction or report being executed may require a controlling area that is not currently set in the user session.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GA2301 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Select a Controlling