/ATL/GENERAL029 - Assign a controlling area to company & and business area &

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ATL/GENERAL -

• Message number: 029

• Message text: Assign a controlling area to company & and business area &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ATL/GENERAL029 - Assign a controlling area to company & and business area & ?

  The SAP error message /ATL/GENERAL029 indicates that there is a missing assignment of a controlling area to a specific company code and business area. This error typically arises when you are trying to perform a transaction that requires a controlling area assignment, but the system cannot find the necessary configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The controlling area has not been assigned to the specified company code and business area in the system.
  Incorrect Settings: There may be incorrect or incomplete settings in the configuration of the controlling area, company code, or business area.
  Data Inconsistency: There might be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings that prevent the assignment from being recognized.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the controlling area is properly assigned to the company code and business 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 -> Assign Controlling Area to Company Code.
  
  
  
  Assign Controlling Area:
  
  In the configuration screen, check if the controlling area is assigned to the relevant company code.
  If it is not assigned, you can create a new assignment by selecting the appropriate controlling area and company code.
  
  
  
  Check Business Area Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the business area is also correctly assigned to the controlling area. You can check this in the same configuration area or through the business area settings.
  
  
  
  Save Changes: After making the necessary assignments, save your changes.
  
  
  Test the Transaction: After making the changes, try to execute the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OBY6 (for company code settings) and OKKP (for controlling area settings) to check and modify the relevant configurations.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed steps on configuring controlling areas and company codes.
  Authorization: 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 affecting the configuration.