How To Fix CN051 - Control key not available for costs

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CN - Meldungen für Netzpläne

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Control key not available for costs

What causes this issue?

The control key does not exist for the general costs activity or there
has been no indicator maintained for costs.

System Response

INCLUDE 'NA_ALLG_NOVERARBEITUNG' OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

Check to make sure that you have entered the correct key for costs.
INCLUDE 'NA_ALLG_VORGEHEN' OBJECT DOKU ID TX
Make sure that the control key has been correctly defined. If necessary,
define an indicator for costs.

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ENDIF

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CN051 - Control key not available for costs ?

  The SAP error message CN051 ("Control key not available for costs") typically occurs in the context of project management or controlling when you are trying to post costs to a project or internal order, and the control key associated with the operation or activity is not set up correctly or is missing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Control Key: The control key that you are trying to use for the operation or activity is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The control key may not be assigned to the relevant order type or project type.
  Inactive Control Key: The control key might be inactive or not allowed for cost postings.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use the control key.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Control Key Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OPKP (for controlling) or OPL8 (for project management) to check the configuration of control keys.
  Ensure that the control key you are trying to use is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Assign Control Key to Order Type:
  
  Ensure that the control key is assigned to the relevant order type or project type in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Review Control Key Settings:
  
  Check the settings of the control key to ensure it allows for cost postings. You can do this in the configuration settings for controlling.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to use the control key. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Use a Different Control Key:
  
  If the control key is not available or not suitable, consider using a different control key that is configured correctly for cost postings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OPKP: Control Key Configuration
  OPL8: Project Management Control Key Configuration
  CJ20N: Project Builder (to check project settings)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on control keys and their configuration.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to control keys and costs.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, perform a test posting to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the CN051 error and implement a solution to resolve it.