How To Fix CZ118 - Controlling area & does not exist

CZ118 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CZ - Customizing messages

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Controlling area & does not exist

What causes this issue?

The error analysis of the defective record found that the controlling
area does not exist.

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?

If you no longer need the assignment, please delete the line.
Otherwise, create a controlling area and start the assignment again.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CZ118 - Controlling area & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message CZ118 indicates that the controlling area specified in your transaction does not exist in the system. This error typically arises in the context of controlling (CO) module transactions, where a controlling area is required for various financial and managerial accounting processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Controlling Area: The controlling area you are trying to use may have been entered incorrectly, or it may not exist in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The controlling area may not have been properly configured or created in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified controlling area.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, the controlling area may not have been included in the migration.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Controlling Area: Check the controlling area you are trying to use. Ensure that it is correctly entered and exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the controlling