How To Fix USMDZ3228 - &1 &2 Not all company codes &3 have been assigned to the controlling area

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMDZ3 - Nachrichtenklasse zum UI des User-Interfaces

• Message number: 228

• Message text: &1 &2 Not all company codes &3 have been assigned to the controlling area

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMDZ3228 - &1 &2 Not all company codes &3 have been assigned to the controlling area ?

  The SAP error message USMDZ3228 indicates that not all company codes have been assigned to the specified controlling area. This error typically arises during the configuration of controlling areas in SAP, particularly when you are trying to perform activities that require a complete assignment of company codes to a controlling area.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You are trying to execute a transaction or report that requires a specific controlling area.
  Some company codes that should be linked to that controlling area are not assigned.
  This can happen if the company codes were created after the controlling area was set up, or if there was an oversight during the configuration process.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that all relevant company codes are assigned to the controlling 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 -> Controlling -> General Controlling -> Master Data -> Maintain Controlling Area.
  
  
  
  Check the Controlling Area:
  
  Select the controlling area that is causing the issue.
  Review the list of assigned company codes.
  
  
  
  Assign Company Codes:
  
  If you find that some company codes are missing, you can assign them by selecting the appropriate option to add company codes to the controlling area.
  Ensure that the company codes you want to assign are already created in the system.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary assignments, save your changes.
  
  
  
  Re-test the Transaction:
  
  Go back to the transaction or report that triggered the error and try executing it again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  You can use transaction code OBY6 to directly access the assignment of company codes to controlling areas.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on configuring controlling areas and company codes.
  
  
  
  Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the controlling area and company code assignments.
  
  
  
  Impact on Reporting:
  
  Not having all company codes assigned can lead to incomplete reporting and analysis in controlling, so it’s important to ensure that all relevant company codes are properly configured.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the USMDZ3228 error and ensure that all necessary company codes are assigned to the controlling area.