How To Fix GP631 - No control indicators were found for controlling area &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 631

• Message text: No control indicators were found for controlling area &

What causes this issue?

No control indicator could be found for controlling area &V1&, fiscal
year &V2&.

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?

Maintain the control indicators in controlling area &V1& before
<DS:TRAN.OKKP>carrying out any further functions</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GP631 - No control indicators were found for controlling area & ?

  The SAP error message GP631 "No control indicators were found for controlling area &" typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) module transactions, particularly when trying to execute a report or transaction that requires control indicators for a specific controlling area.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Missing Control Indicators: The control indicators for the specified controlling area have not been defined in the system. Control indicators are essential for various controlling functions, including cost center accounting, internal orders, and profitability analysis.
  
  
  Incorrect Controlling Area: The controlling area specified in the transaction may not exist or may not be correctly assigned to the company code.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings in the controlling area, such as missing or incorrect settings for cost elements, cost centers, or internal orders.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the controlling area or the related data.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GP631 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Control Indicators:
  
  Go to the transaction code OKKP (Controlling Area: Maintain Control Indicators).
  Verify if the control indicators for the specified controlling area are defined. If not, you will need to create or maintain them.
  
  
  
  Verify Controlling Area Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the controlling area is correctly assigned to the relevant company code. You can check this in the configuration settings under SPRO > Enterprise Structure > Assignment > Controlling > Assign Controlling Area to Company Code.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the controlling area to ensure that all necessary components (cost elements, cost centers, etc.) are properly set up.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the controlling area and perform the required transactions. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OKKP: Maintain Control Indicators
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the GP631 error in SAP.