How To Fix OPS_SE_TCM_80137 - No controlling area assigned to the purchasing organization

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OPS_SE_TCM_80 -

• Message number: 137

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

What causes this issue?

No controlling area is assigned to the company code to which the
purchase 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_80137 - No controlling area assigned to the purchasing organization ?

  The SAP error message OPS_SE_TCM_80137 indicates that there is no controlling area assigned to the purchasing 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 purchasing organization, such as creating or modifying purchasing documents.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The primary cause of this error is that the purchasing 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 controlling area or purchasing organization.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the master data related to the purchasing organization or controlling area.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the purchasing 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 -> Logistics General -> Assign Purchasing Organization to Controlling Area.
  
  
  
  Assign Controlling Area:
  
  In the assignment screen, check if the purchasing organization is listed.
  If it is not assigned, you need to create a new assignment by selecting the appropriate purchasing organization and the corresponding controlling area.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the master data for both the purchasing organization and the controlling area is correctly maintained.
  Verify that the controlling area is active and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If you are working in a development environment, ensure that any changes made are transported to the quality and production environments as needed.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary assignments, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OBY6 (for controlling area settings) and OMW1 (for purchasing organization settings) to access relevant configuration screens.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on configuring controlling areas and purchasing organizations.
  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.