How To Fix IKB105 - Application area & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IKB - Knowledge base

• Message number: 105

• Message text: Application area & does not exist

What causes this issue?

You tried to call an application area that is not defined in the
customizing table provided.

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?

Please inform your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IKB105 - Application area & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message IKB105, which states "Application area & does not exist," typically occurs when the system is unable to find a specified application area in the context of the transaction or process you are trying to execute. This error is often related to configuration issues or missing entries in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The application area you are trying to access has not been configured in the system.
  Incorrect Input: The application area code entered may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Transport Issues: If the application area was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified application area.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration transaction (e.g., SPRO) and verify that the application area is defined correctly.
  Ensure that all necessary settings for the application area are in place.
  
  
  
  Verify Input:
  
  Double-check the application area code you are entering. Make sure it is correct and exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the application area was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was successfully imported.
  If necessary, re-import the transport request or check with your Basis team.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the application area. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific application area you are working with for any additional configuration steps or prerequisites.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may need to use specific transaction codes to check configurations (e.g., SPRO for configuration, SU53 for authorization checks).
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be helpful for finding similar issues faced by other users and their solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the IKB105 error in your SAP system.