How To Fix CK2006 - &2 is not active for controlling area &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK2 - Product Costing Messages Part 2

• Message number: 006

• Message text: &2 is not active for controlling area &1

What causes this issue?

You would like to carry out a cost estimate or marking in valuation view
&V2&. The system has determined that for the controlling area &V1&no
currency type with valuation view &V2& exists. In the transaction
<DS:TRAN.FINSC_LEDGER>Define Settings for Ledgers and Currency Types</>
no currency type with this valuation view &V2& was assigned.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK2006 - &2 is not active for controlling area &1 ?

  The SAP error message CK2006 indicates that a specific cost element (or cost component) is not active for the specified controlling area. This error typically arises in the context of cost accounting and controlling modules when trying to perform operations that require the cost element to be active.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Cost Element: The cost element you are trying to use is not activated for the controlling area specified. This can happen if the cost element was created but not assigned to the controlling area.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the controlling area settings or the cost element settings.
  Master Data Issues: The cost element might not be properly set up in the master data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Cost Element:
  
  Go to the transaction code KA01 (Create Cost Element) or KA02 (Change Cost Element).
  Check if the cost element is assigned to the controlling area. If not, you will need to create or modify the cost element to ensure it is active for the specified controlling area.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the controlling area is correctly configured and that all necessary settings are in place.
  Use transaction code OKKP to check the controlling area settings.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Verify that the cost element is correctly defined in the master data. You can check this using transaction code KA03 (Display Cost Element).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration or the steps to activate the cost element, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or Controlling module expert.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KA01: Create Cost Element
  KA02: Change Cost Element
  KA03: Display Cost Element
  OKKP: Controlling Area Configuration
  
  
  Cost Element Types: Understand the different types of cost elements (primary and secondary) and their roles in controlling.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CK2006 error and ensure that the cost element is active for the specified controlling area.