How To Fix CM_EHFND_LOC_MIG013 - Controlling area cannot be determined for cost center &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EHFND_LOC_MIG -

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Controlling area cannot be determined for cost center &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_EHFND_LOC_MIG013 - Controlling area cannot be determined for cost center &1 ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHFND_LOC_MIG013 indicates that the system is unable to determine the controlling area for a specified cost center. This issue typically arises during processes that involve cost center accounting, such as during the migration of data or when trying to post transactions related to cost centers.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The cost center may not be properly assigned to a controlling area in the system.
  Inactive Cost Center: The cost center might be inactive or not created in the system.
  Data Migration Issues: If you are migrating data from another system, the mapping of cost centers to controlling areas may not have been done correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the controlling area for the cost center.
  Master Data Issues: The cost center master data may be incomplete or incorrectly maintained.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Cost Center Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code KS03 (Display Cost Center) and verify if the cost center exists and is assigned to the correct controlling area.
  Ensure that the cost center is active and has the necessary attributes set.
  
  
  
  Review Controlling Area Settings:
  
  Use transaction code OKKP to check the controlling area settings and ensure that the cost center is linked to the appropriate controlling area.
  
  
  
  Data Migration Review:
  
  If this error occurs during data migration, review the mapping of cost centers to controlling areas in your migration tool or process.
  Ensure that all necessary data has been migrated correctly and that the relationships are intact.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the cost center and its associated controlling area.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KS01: Create Cost Center
  KS02: Change Cost Center
  KS03: Display Cost Center
  OKKP: Controlling Area Settings
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to cost center accounting and controlling area configuration for more detailed guidance.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide patches or updates.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.