How To Fix GM017 - Controlling area & is not defined in fiscal year &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GM - Combination manager

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Controlling area & is not defined in fiscal year &

What causes this issue?

Table TKA00 does not contain a valid entry for this fiscal year.

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?

Please inform the person responsible for the controlling area.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GM017 - Controlling area & is not defined in fiscal year & ?

  The SAP error message GM017 indicates that the controlling area specified in your transaction is not defined for the fiscal year you are trying to use. This error typically occurs in the context of budget management or controlling processes within SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Controlling Area Not Defined: The controlling area you are trying to use is not set up for the fiscal year in question.
  Fiscal Year Variant Issues: The fiscal year variant assigned to the controlling area may not match the fiscal year you are trying to access.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the controlling area settings or fiscal year settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Controlling Area Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code OKKP (Controlling Area) and verify that the controlling area is correctly defined.
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant assigned to the controlling area is correct.
  
  
  
  Verify Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  Use transaction code OB29 to check the fiscal year variant settings.
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant is correctly defined and that it includes the fiscal year you are trying to use.
  
  
  
  Assign Fiscal Year to Controlling Area:
  
  If the fiscal year is not defined for the controlling area, you may need to add it. This can typically be done in the configuration settings for the controlling area.
  
  
  
  Check for Changes:
  
  If there have been recent changes to the fiscal year or controlling area settings, ensure that these changes have been properly saved and activated.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or Controlling team for any specific configurations that may be required for your organization.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OKKP: Controlling Area Configuration
  OB29: Fiscal Year Variant Configuration
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and modify controlling area and fiscal year settings.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in SAP Controlling (CO) for further assistance.