/ISDFPS/ACCMSG084 - Project definition &1 is not assigned to controlling area &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/ACCMSG -

• Message number: 084

• Message text: Project definition &1 is not assigned to controlling area &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/ACCMSG084 - Project definition &1 is not assigned to controlling area &2 ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/ACCMSG084 Project definition &1 is not assigned to controlling area &2 typically occurs in the context of project management and controlling within SAP, particularly when dealing with project definitions in the Project System (PS) module and their integration with Controlling (CO).
  Cause:
  This error indicates that the project definition you are trying to work with (denoted by &1) is not linked to the specified controlling area (denoted by &2). In SAP, each project definition must be assigned to a controlling area to ensure that costs and revenues can be tracked and reported correctly.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the project definition is correctly assigned to the appropriate controlling area. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Check Project Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code CJ20N (Project Builder) or CJ02 (Change Project).
  Enter the project definition number and check the details.
  
  
  
  Assign Controlling Area:
  
  If the project definition is not assigned to the controlling area, you can assign it by:
  
  Navigating to the "Project Definition" screen.
  Selecting the "Control" tab.
  Entering the appropriate controlling area in the relevant field.
  
  
  
  
  
  Create or Change Project Definition:
  
  If the project definition does not exist, you may need to create a new project definition with the correct controlling area.
  Use transaction CJ01 (Create Project) to create a new project definition and ensure you select the correct controlling area.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the controlling area is correctly configured in the system. You can check this in the configuration settings under SPRO (SAP Reference IMG) > Controlling > General Controlling > Define Controlling Area.
  
  
  
  Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to project definitions and controlling areas.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CJ20N: Project Builder
  CJ02: Change Project
  CJ01: Create Project
  SPRO: Customizing settings
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for Project System and Controlling for more detailed information on project definitions and their integration.
  
  
  
  Support:
  
  If you continue to face issues, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide further assistance based on your specific system configuration and requirements.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your project definitions are correctly linked to the appropriate controlling areas.