How To Fix PSS4_MSG019 - Company Code is not assigned to a Controlling Area

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PSS4_MSG - Message class for simplified Projects

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Company Code is not assigned to a Controlling Area

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PSS4_MSG019 - Company Code is not assigned to a Controlling Area ?

  The SAP error message PSS4_MSG019 indicates that a company code is not assigned to a controlling area. This is a common issue in SAP when trying to perform activities related to controlling (CO) that require a valid assignment between the company code and the controlling area.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A company code is being used in a transaction that requires a controlling area assignment, but no such assignment exists.
  The company code may have been created without being linked to a controlling area.
  There may be a configuration issue or oversight during the setup of the company code or controlling area.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to assign the company code to a controlling area. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) > SAP Reference IMG.
  
  
  
  Find the Controlling Area Assignment:
  
  Follow the path: Controlling > General Controlling > Master Data > Controlling Area > Assign Company Code to Controlling Area.
  
  
  
  Assign the Company Code:
  
  In the assignment screen, you will see a list of controlling areas and company codes.
  Select the appropriate controlling area and assign the company code that is causing the error.
  Save your changes.
  
  
  
  Check for Additional Settings:
  
  Ensure that the controlling area is properly configured and that all necessary settings (like currency, fiscal year variant, etc.) are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Test the Transaction:
  
  After making the assignment, try to perform the transaction again that previously resulted in the error to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Controlling Area: A controlling area is an organizational unit in SAP that represents a closed system for cost accounting. It can contain one or more company codes.
  Company Code: 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 check company code settings and OKKP to check controlling area settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring controlling areas and company codes.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to check for any additional configuration issues or consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further assistance.