How To Fix U2010 - Controlling area & is not assigned to an FM area

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: U2 - Treasury - Funds Management

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Controlling area & is not assigned to an FM area

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

You assign the controlling area to the FM area in the Enterprise
Structure implementation guide in the "Assign controlling area to
financial management area" step.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message U2010 - Controlling area & is not assigned to an FM area ?

  The SAP error message U2010 indicates that a controlling area is not assigned to a Funds Management (FM) area. This error typically arises when you are trying to perform a transaction that requires a link between the controlling area and the FM area, but that link has not been established in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Assignment: The controlling area you are working with has not been assigned to any FM area in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the Funds Management settings that prevents the assignment from being recognized.
  Incorrect Transaction: You might be trying to execute a transaction that requires FM area assignment without having the necessary configuration in place.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the U2010 error, you need to ensure that the controlling area is properly assigned to an FM area. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Public Sector Management -> Funds Management -> Master Data -> Define FM Area.
  
  
  
  Check Existing Assignments:
  
  In the configuration menu, check if the controlling area is already assigned to an FM area.
  If it is not assigned, you will need to create the assignment.
  
  
  
  Assign Controlling Area to FM Area:
  
  If the assignment is missing, you can create it by selecting the appropriate options in the configuration menu.
  Ensure that you enter the correct controlling area and the corresponding FM area.
  
  
  
  Save Changes: After making the necessary assignments, save your changes.
  
  
  Test the Transaction: After saving, try to execute the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OBY6 (for controlling area settings) and FMAVC (for Funds Management settings) to navigate directly to the relevant configuration areas.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on configuring Funds Management and controlling area assignments.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the configuration settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation, as there may be additional underlying issues or configurations that need to be addressed.