How To Fix K5013 - Company code validation not active for CO area &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K5 - CO Reconciliation Ledger

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Company code validation not active for CO area &

What causes this issue?

More than one company code is assigned to controlling area &V1&. To
prevent data inconsistencies, <DS:NA.K5038>assignment control</> must
be active.

System Response

It is not possible to activate the reconciliation ledger for
controlling area &V1&.

How to fix this error?

Activate company code validation for controlling area &V1& in
controlling area maintenance (control indicator).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K5013 - Company code validation not active for CO area & ?

  The SAP error message K5013 ("Company code validation not active for CO area") typically occurs in the Controlling (CO) module when there is an attempt to post or process data in a controlling area that is not properly linked to a company code. This error indicates that the system is unable to validate the company code for the specified controlling area because the validation settings are not active.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Validation: The company code validation for the controlling area is not activated in the system settings.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the settings of the controlling area or company code.
  Missing Assignment: The controlling area may not be assigned to the company code in the configuration.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the K5013 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and navigate to the following path:
  SPRO -> Controlling -> General Controlling -> Master Data -> Maintain Controlling Area
  
  Ensure that the controlling area is correctly configured and that the company code is assigned to it.
  
  
  
  Activate Company Code Validation:
  
  In the same configuration area, check if the company code validation is activated for the controlling area.
  If it is not active, you may need to activate it. This can usually be done in the settings for the controlling area.
  
  
  
  Verify Assignments:
  
  Ensure that the controlling area is assigned to the relevant company codes. You can check this in the configuration settings under:
  SPRO -> Financial Accounting -> General Ledger Accounting -> Master Data -> G/L Accounts -> Assign Company Code to Controlling Area
  
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Ensure that there are no inconsistencies in the master data related to the controlling area and company code.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration steps, refer to the SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or Controlling module expert.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OKKP (for controlling area settings) and OBY6 (for company code settings) to access the relevant configuration screens directly.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP Controlling.