How To Fix PB123 - No controlling area could be determined

PB123 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 123

• Message text: No controlling area could be determined

What causes this issue?

No controlling area could be determined.

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?

If cost distribution is maintained in Personnel Administration
(transaction PA30 with infotype 0027), check in Customizing whether a
controlling area is assigned to the company code.
If cost distribution is maintained in Organizational Management
(transaction PP01, PPOME or PPOM_OLD with infotype 1018), enter a
controlling area.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PB123 - No controlling area could be determined ?

  The SAP error message "PB123 No controlling area could be determined" typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) module transactions, particularly when trying to post or process financial documents that require a controlling area to be specified. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a controlling area associated with the relevant company code or other organizational units involved in the transaction.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The controlling area may not be properly configured or assigned to the company code in the system.
  Incorrect Company Code: The company code being used in the transaction may not be linked to any controlling area.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the relevant cost centers, internal orders, or profit centers may not be correctly set up or may be missing.
  Transaction Type: The transaction being executed may not be compatible with the controlling area settings.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations