How To Fix K0120 - Controlling area & does not exist

K0120 - Overview

• 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