How To Fix K0120 - Controlling area & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K0 - Error Messages for Central Controlling Routines

• Message number: 120

• Message text: Controlling area & does not exist

What causes this issue?

The given controlling area is not defined.

System Response

Processing is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Check your entries.
Create the required controlling area if necessary.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K0120 - Controlling area & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message K0120, which states "Controlling area & does not exist," typically occurs when you are trying to access or perform operations related to a controlling area that has not been defined in the system. This error can arise in various contexts, such as when creating or posting cost center accounting documents, or when running reports that require a specific controlling area.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Controlling Area: The controlling area you are trying to use has not been created in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The controlling area may exist, but it is not properly configured or assigned to the company code you are working with.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified controlling area.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the controlling area code entered in the transaction.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Controlling Area:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code OKKP (Controlling Area: Maintain).
  Verify if the controlling area you are trying to use exists in the system.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create Controlling Area:
  
  If the controlling area is missing, you can create it using the same transaction (OKKP).
  Ensure that you fill in all required fields and save the configuration.
  
  
  
  Assign Controlling Area to Company Code:
  
  If the controlling area exists but is not assigned to the relevant company code, you can assign it in the same transaction (OKKP).
  Make sure that the controlling area is linked to the correct company code.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the controlling area.
  You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify and adjust user roles if necessary.
  
  
  
  Verify Input:
  
  Double-check the input for any typographical errors in the controlling area code.
  Ensure that you are using the correct code as defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OKKP: Maintain Controlling Area
  KSB1: Display Actual Line Items for Cost Centers
  KOB1: Display Actual Line Items for Orders
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on controlling area configuration and management.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the K0120 error and ensure that the controlling area is correctly set up in your SAP system.