How To Fix KM401 - No company codes are assigned to controlling area &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KM - Error messages for Profit Center Accounting

• Message number: 401

• Message text: No company codes are assigned to controlling area &

What causes this issue?

No company codes are assigned to the selected controlling area.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

You tried to transport table entries which apply for a specific company
code. This is not possible because the assignment is missing.

How to fix this error?

Assign a company code to controlling area &V1&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KM401 - No company codes are assigned to controlling area & ?

  The SAP error message KM401 ("No company codes are assigned to controlling area &") typically occurs when you are trying to perform a transaction in the Controlling (CO) module, but the system cannot find any company codes assigned to the specified controlling area. This can prevent you from executing certain functions or reports that require a valid configuration.
  Cause:
  
  No Company Codes Assigned: The most common cause is that there are no company codes assigned to the controlling area you are trying to use.
  Incorrect Configuration: The controlling area may not be properly configured in the system.
  Inactive Company Codes: The company codes that were previously assigned may have been deactivated or deleted.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the assigned company codes.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KM401 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Company Code Assignment:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code OBY6 (or navigate through the menu: SPRO > Financial Accounting > General Settings > Company Code > Assign Company Code to Controlling Area).
  Verify if the company codes are assigned to the controlling area in question. If not, you will need to assign them.
  
  
  
  Assign Company Codes:
  
  If there are no company codes assigned, you can add them by selecting the controlling area and then assigning the relevant company codes.
  
  
  
  Check for Inactive Company Codes:
  
  Ensure that the company codes you want to use are active. If they are inactive, you may need to reactivate them.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Check if your user profile has the necessary authorizations to access the controlling area and the associated company codes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration, refer to the SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or FI/CO consultant for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OBY6 - Assign Company Code to Controlling Area
  OKKP - Maintain Controlling Area
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user roles and profiles are correctly set up to avoid authorization issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KM401 error and proceed with your transactions in the SAP system.