How To Fix CM_EHFND_LOCATION020 - Controlling area cannot be determined for cost center &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EHFND_LOCATION -

• Message number: 020

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

What causes this issue?

The cost center cannot be identified, because its controlling area could
not be determined. The controlling area is determined from the entries
made for the company code and business area.

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?

You can do the following:
Enter the data for company code and business area.
Check that the controlling areas are configured correctly.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_EHFND_LOCATION020 - Controlling area cannot be determined for cost center &1 ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHFND_LOCATION020 indicates that the system is unable to determine the controlling area for a specified cost center. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to post a transaction or when executing a report that requires cost center information.
  Causes:
  
  Cost Center Not Assigned to a Controlling Area: The cost center you are trying to use may not be assigned to any controlling area.
  Inactive Cost Center: The cost center might be inactive or not properly set up in the system.
  Missing Configuration: There may be missing configuration in the controlling area settings or in the cost center master data.
  Cross-Company Code Issues: If the cost center is in a different company code than the one being used, it may not be able to determine the controlling area.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations to view or use the cost center could also lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Cost Center Master Data:
  
  Go to the cost center master data (transaction code KS03) and verify that the cost center is correctly assigned to a controlling area.
  Ensure that the cost center is active and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Verify Controlling Area Settings:
  
  Check the configuration of the controlling area (transaction code OKKP) to ensure that it is set up correctly and that the cost center is included in the controlling area.
  
  
  
  Cross-Company Code Configuration:
  
  If you are working with multiple company codes, ensure that the cost center is valid for the company code you are using.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the cost center and the controlling area.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KS03: Display Cost Center
  OKKP: Controlling Area Configuration
  KSH1: Create Cost Center
  KSH2: Change Cost Center
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on cost center accounting and controlling area configuration.
  
  
  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 identify and resolve the issue causing the error message CM_EHFND_LOCATION020.