How To Fix HRMS_BIW_RECON010 - Company code &1: Could not determine controlling area

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRMS_BIW_RECON - BW: Reconcilation

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Company code &1: Could not determine controlling area

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRMS_BIW_RECON010 - Company code &1: Could not determine controlling area ?

  The SAP error message HRMS_BIW_RECON010 indicates that the system could not determine the controlling area for a specific company code. This error typically arises in the context of SAP HR (Human Resources) and SAP BW (Business Warehouse) integration, particularly when trying to reconcile HR data with financial data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The controlling area may not be properly assigned to the company code in the system configuration.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the controlling area or company code tables.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the controlling area or company code data.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of configuration or data, it may not have been properly updated.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Controlling -> General Controlling -> Organization -> Assign Company Code to Controlling Area.
  Ensure that the company code in question is correctly assigned to a controlling area.
  
  
  
  Verify Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the company code and controlling area.
  Use transaction codes like OBY6 (for company code) and OKKP (for controlling area) to verify the settings.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the controlling area and company code data.
  Check the user roles and profiles in transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Use transaction SE16 or SE11 to check the relevant tables (e.g., T001 for company codes, TKA01 for controlling areas) for any inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings.
  Ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the program or report that is generating the error to identify the exact point of failure.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  OBY6: Company Code Configuration
  OKKP: Controlling Area Configuration
  SE16/SE11: Data Browser/Table Display
  SU01: User Maintenance
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for the error message or related keywords in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to HR and Controlling integration for best practices and configuration guidelines.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the HRMS_BIW_RECON010 error message.