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

GP631 - Overview

• 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.

GP631 - Details

• 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