How To Fix OPS_SE_TCM_80131 - No controlling area assigned to the sales organization

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OPS_SE_TCM_80 -

• Message number: 131

• Message text: No controlling area assigned to the sales organization

What causes this issue?

No controlling area is assigned to the company code to which the sales
organization belongs.

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?

Assign the controlling area to the company code using the activity
<LS>Assign company code to controlling area</> under <LS>Enterprise
Structure </>-> <LS>Assignment</> -> <LS>Controlling</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OPS_SE_TCM_80131 - No controlling area assigned to the sales organization ?

  The SAP error message OPS_SE_TCM_80131 indicates that there is no controlling area assigned to the sales organization in the system. This error typically arises when you are trying to perform a transaction that requires a controlling area to be linked to a specific sales organization, such as creating a sales order or processing a sales-related transaction.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The primary cause of this error is that the sales organization has not been assigned a controlling area in the system configuration.
  Incorrect Settings: There may be incorrect or incomplete settings in the configuration of the sales organization or controlling area.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the master data related to the sales organization or controlling area.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the sales organization is properly assigned to a controlling area. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Enterprise Structure -> Assignment -> Controlling -> Assign Controlling Area to Company Code.
  
  
  
  Check the Assignment:
  
  Verify that the controlling area is assigned to the relevant company code.
  Ensure that the sales organization is linked to the correct company code.
  
  
  
  Assign Controlling Area to Sales Organization:
  
  Navigate to: SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Sales and Distribution -> Master Data -> Business Partners -> Assign Sales Organization to Controlling Area.
  Here, you can assign the controlling area to the sales organization.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Ensure that all related master data (like customer master records) is consistent and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OBY6 (for company code assignment) and OVX5 (for sales organization assignment) to navigate directly to the relevant configuration screens.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on configuring sales organizations and controlling areas.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the configuration settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation, as there may be additional underlying issues affecting the configuration.