How To Fix GP051 - Problems while assigning a CO object to a controlling area

GP051 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GP - FI-SL and CO planning

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Problems while assigning a CO object to a controlling area

What causes this issue?

While attempting to assign a controlling area to CO object number &V1&,
errors occurred. It may be that the object belongs to controlling area
&V2&.

How to fix this error?

Check the master data of the object.,,

Procedure for System Administrators

You can explicitly control this message in Customizing under
Controlling -> General Controlling ->
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUORK3OBA5>Change Message Control</>.
To do this, proceed as follows:
Enter "GP" as the application area
Enter the desired message type for message "051" to be used in online
processing.
To do this, use the following abbreviation
Abbreviation,,Message type,,,,
E =,,Error message,,
I =,,Information message
W =,,Warning,,
- =,,No message,,

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GP051 - Problems while assigning a CO object to a controlling area ?

  The SAP error message GP051 indicates that there are problems while assigning a Controlling (CO) object to a controlling area. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) module when there are inconsistencies or issues with the configuration or data related to the controlling area or the CO object.
  Causes of Error GP051
  
  
  Inconsistent Configuration: The controlling area may not be properly configured to accept the CO object. This could be due to missing settings or incorrect parameters.
  
  
  Object Type Mismatch: The CO object you are trying to assign may not be compatible with the controlling area. For example, if you are trying to assign a cost center to a controlling area that does not allow cost centers.
  
  
  Inactive CO Object: The CO object you are trying to assign may be inactive or not created properly in the system.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the