How To Fix PB070 - No company codes have been assigned to financial area &.


SAP Error Message - Details

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: PB - PD: Message IDs Org. Management

  • Message number: 070

  • Message text: No company codes have been assigned to financial area &.

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  • What causes this issue?

    No company codes have been assigned to financial management area &.

    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 at least one company code to financial management area &.

    Procedure for System Administrators


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PB070 - No company codes have been assigned to financial area &. ?

    The SAP error message PB070 "No company codes have been assigned to financial area &." typically occurs in the context of financial accounting and controlling when there is an attempt to perform an operation that requires a company code to be linked to a specific financial area, but no such assignment exists.

    Cause:

    1. Missing Assignment: The primary cause of this error is that the financial area you are trying to use does not have any company codes assigned to it in the system.
    2. Configuration Issues: This can happen if the financial area was created but not properly configured to include any company codes.
    3. Data Entry Errors: There may be a mistake in the data entry where the financial area is incorrectly specified or not recognized by the system.

    Solution:

    To resolve the error, you need to ensure that the financial area has the appropriate company codes assigned. Here are the steps to do this:

    1. Access the Configuration:

      • Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
      • Navigate to the following path: SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Financial Accounting (New) -> Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) -> Financial Areas -> Assign Company Codes to Financial Areas.
    2. Assign Company Codes:

      • In the configuration screen, you will see a list of financial areas.
      • Select the financial area that is causing the error.
      • Assign the relevant company codes to this financial area. Make sure to save your changes.
    3. Check for Data Consistency:

      • After making the assignment, ensure that the data is consistent and that there are no other configuration issues that might lead to similar errors.
    4. Testing:

      • After making the necessary changes, perform the operation again that previously resulted in the error to confirm that it has been resolved.

    Related Information:

    • Financial Areas: Financial areas in SAP are used to differentiate between different financial reporting requirements or structures within the same company code.
    • Company Codes: A company code is the smallest organizational unit in financial accounting for which a complete self-contained set of accounts can be drawn up.
    • Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like OBY6 to directly access the configuration for assigning company codes to financial areas.

    If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP administrator or a functional consultant who specializes in financial accounting within SAP for further assistance.

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