How To Fix RE136 - No controlling area or FM area is assigned to company code &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RE - Earmarked funds

• Message number: 136

• Message text: No controlling area or FM area is assigned to company code &

What causes this issue?

You want to create a reservation document in company code &V1&.
However, no controlling area or FM area has been assigned to this
company code. To create a reservation document, you must first set up
and activate Cost Accounting or Funds Management.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RE136 - No controlling area or FM area is assigned to company code & ?

  The SAP error message RE136 indicates that there is no controlling area or funds management (FM) area assigned to the specified company code. This error typically arises when you are trying to perform a transaction that requires a controlling area or FM area assignment, but the system cannot find the necessary configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Assignment: The company code is not assigned to a controlling area or FM area in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the SAP system may not have been completed correctly.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration that prevent the assignment from being recognized.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RE136 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Company Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code OBY6 (for controlling area assignment) or OBY1 (for FM area assignment).
  Verify that the company code in question is assigned to a controlling area or FM area.
  
  
  
  Assign Controlling Area:
  
  If the company code is not assigned, you can assign it to a controlling area by:
  
  Navigating to the appropriate configuration screen.
  Selecting the company code and assigning it to the desired controlling area.
  
  
  
  
  
  Assign FM Area:
  
  If you are using Funds Management, ensure that the company code is also assigned to the correct FM area.
  Use transaction code FMX1 to create or modify the FM area assignment.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Ensure that there are no inconsistencies in the master data related to the company code, controlling area, or FM area.
  You may need to run consistency checks or consult with your SAP Basis or technical team if issues persist.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files for additional guidance on configuring controlling areas and FM areas.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBY6: Assign Company Code to Controlling Area
  OBY1: Assign Company Code to FM Area
  FMX1: Create/Change FM Area Assignment
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps related to this error message.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RE136 error and ensure that your company code is properly configured within the SAP system.