Profit center group &1 not defined in controlling area &2

What causes this issue?

The top node which you have entered does exist, though it is not
included in controlling area &V2&.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Use the entry help to find a valid combination of profit center group
controlling areas.

Procedure for System Administrators

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