How To Fix I0232 - No controlling area is allocated to company code &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: I0 - Messages for PM tables

• Message number: 232

• Message text: No controlling area is allocated to company code &

What causes this issue?

The <GL:controlling_area>controlling area</> for the
<GL:company_code>company code</> cannot be determined.

System Response

INCLUDE 'KEINE-VERARBEITUNG' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

How to fix this error?

Check if you have represented the structures of your organization
correctly in the system. This can occur, for example, if you have not
completely maintained the allocation of plants to company codes,
company codes to <GL:company>companies</> or company codes to
controlling areas. Check menu option "Organization" in
your configuration menu.

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 I0232 - No controlling area is allocated to company code & ?

  The SAP error message I0232 "No controlling area is allocated to company code &" indicates that there is a configuration issue in the SAP system where a company code does not have an associated controlling area. This can prevent users from performing certain financial transactions or reporting activities that require controlling area data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The controlling area has not been assigned to the company code in the system configuration.
  Incorrect Settings: The controlling area may have been incorrectly set up or deleted.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, the necessary links between company codes and controlling areas may not have been established.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to allocate a controlling area to the company code. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) > SAP Reference IMG.
  
  
  
  Assign Controlling Area to Company Code:
  
  Follow the path: Controlling > General Controlling > Master Data > Controlling Area > Assign Company Code to Controlling Area.
  Here, you can assign the relevant controlling area to the company code that is generating the error.
  
  
  
  Check Existing Assignments:
  
  Ensure that the controlling area is correctly set up and that it is active.
  Verify that the company code is correctly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Save Changes: After making the necessary assignments, save your changes.
  
  
  Test the Configuration: After saving, try to perform the transaction again that previously resulted in the error to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Controlling Area: A controlling area is an organizational unit in SAP that represents a closed system for cost accounting. It can contain one or more company codes.
  Company Code: A company code is the smallest organizational unit in financial accounting for which a complete self-contained set of accounts can be drawn up.
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like OBY6 to check company code settings and OKKP to manage controlling area settings.
  
  Additional Considerations:
  
  Ensure that the controlling area and company code share the same fiscal year variant.
  If you are working in a multi-client environment, ensure that you are making changes in the correct client.
  If you are unsure about making these changes, consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team to avoid any unintended consequences.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the I0232 error and ensure that your company code is properly linked to a controlling area.