How To Fix GP686 - Controlling area &, client & not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 686

• Message text: Controlling area &, client & not found

What causes this issue?

In the COKL file, a transaction figure has been found that belongs to
controlling area &V1& in client &V2&. However, this controlling area
could not be found in table TKA01.

System Response

The equivalence number cannot be written to table COSL (periodic)
because the number of periods of the controlling area cannot be
determined.

How to fix this error?

Check the contents of the transaction figure tables. There is clearly
something wrong between the controlling area tables and the transaction
figure tables. A controlling area might have been deleted without the
transaction figures being completely deleted as well.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GP686 - Controlling area &, client & not found ?

  The SAP error message GP686 indicates that the specified controlling area and client combination does not exist in the system. This error typically arises in the context of financial or controlling transactions where the system is trying to access data related to a controlling area that is not defined or is incorrectly specified.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Controlling Area: The controlling area specified in the transaction does not exist in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Client: The client specified in the transaction does not match the client where the controlling area is defined.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified controlling area.
  Configuration Issues: The controlling area may not be properly configured or may have been deleted or not yet created.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Controlling Area:
  
  Check if the controlling area exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the configuration settings in SAP:
  
  Use transaction code OKKP to display the controlling areas.
  
  
  Ensure that the controlling area is active and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Check Client:
  
  Ensure that you are logged into the correct client where the controlling area is defined. You can check the client number in the SAP GUI.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the controlling area. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Configuration Check:
  
  If the controlling area is supposed to exist but does not, you may need to create it using transaction code OKKP or consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure it is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or notes related to the specific transaction you are trying to execute, as there may be additional configuration steps required.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OKKP: Display/Change Controlling Area
  OBY6: Define Company Code for Controlling Area
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the GP686 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.