How To Fix GX205 - The controlling areas you have entered are not known in Customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GX - Archiving/Reorganization

• Message number: 205

• Message text: The controlling areas you have entered are not known in Customizing

What causes this issue?

You have chosen controlling areas that do not exist according to your
Customizing settings.

How to fix this error?

Check you selections and/or the corresponding Customizing settings.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GX205 - The controlling areas you have entered are not known in Customizing ?

  The SAP error message GX205 indicates that the controlling area you have entered is not recognized in the system's Customizing settings. This typically occurs when you are trying to perform a transaction that requires a valid controlling area, but the specified controlling area has not been properly configured or does not exist in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Controlling Area: The controlling area you entered may be misspelled or does not exist in the system.
  Missing Configuration: The controlling area has not been defined in the Customizing settings of the SAP system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the controlling area.
  Client-Specific Settings: The controlling area may exist in another client but not in the current client you are working in.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Controlling Area:
  
  Verify that the controlling area you are trying to use is correctly spelled and exists in the system.
  You can check this by navigating to the Customizing settings in SAP:
  
  Go to SPRO ? Enterprise Structure ? Definition ? Controlling ? Define Controlling Area.
  
  
  Ensure that the controlling area is listed there.
  
  
  
  Create or Configure the Controlling Area:
  
  If the controlling area does not exist, you may need to create it. This can be done in the same path as above.
  Ensure that all necessary settings for the controlling area are configured correctly, including currency, fiscal year variant, and other relevant parameters.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the controlling area. This can be checked with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Client-Specific Issues:
  
  If the controlling area exists in another client, you may need to transport the configuration or create the controlling area in the current client.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration or the steps to take, refer to SAP documentation or consult with an SAP consultant who specializes in Controlling (CO) module.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like OKKP (for controlling area settings) to manage controlling areas.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to error GX205.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GX205 error and ensure that the controlling area is correctly configured in your SAP system.