How To Fix IAOM012 - No controlling type could be determined

IAOM012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IAOM - Account Assignment Manager Messages

• Message number: 012

• Message text: No controlling type could be determined

What causes this issue?

No entry could be found for the characteristics combination of the
external object (&V1&).

System Response

The object cannot be processed.

How to fix this error?

Enter the Controlling type for the characteristics combination in the
rules for determining the CO scenario.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IAOM012 - No controlling type could be determined ?

  The SAP error message IAOM012: No controlling type could be determined typically occurs in the context of internal orders or controlling (CO) module transactions. This error indicates that the system is unable to determine the controlling type for an internal order or cost object, which is necessary for processing transactions related to that order.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The controlling area or internal order type may not be properly configured in the system.
  Incorrect Order Type: The internal order type being used may not be assigned to a controlling area or may not have the necessary settings.
  Master Data Issues: The internal order may not have been created correctly, or the master data associated with it may be incomplete or incorrect.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the controlling area or internal order type.
  System Settings: There may be issues with the system settings or parameters that affect how controlling types