How To Fix IKB105 - Application area & does not exist

IKB105 - Overview

• 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