How To Fix REP_EAPS_HU_MSG014 - No controlling area selected

REP_EAPS_HU_MSG014 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: REP_EAPS_HU_MSG - PS-HU Reports

• Message number: 014

• Message text: No controlling area selected

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REP_EAPS_HU_MSG014 - Details

• The SAP error message REP_EAPS_HU_MSG014: No controlling area selected typically occurs in the context of SAP's Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with handling units (HUs) or when trying to execute reports or transactions that require a controlling area to be specified.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Controlling Area: The most common cause of this error is that the controlling area has not been specified in the transaction or report you are trying to execute.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system where the controlling area is not properly set up or linked to the relevant company code.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the controlling area.
  Transaction Context: The transaction or report being executed may not be designed to work without a controlling area.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Specify Controlling Area: Ensure that you select or enter a controlling area in the relevant field before executing the transaction or report. This is usually