How To Fix K5022 - Enter a controlling area or a company code.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K5 - CO Reconciliation Ledger

• Message number: 022

• Message text: Enter a controlling area or a company code.

What causes this issue?

One of the following situations occurred:
You did not enter a controlling area and a company code
You entered a controlling area and a company code

System Response

Processing is prevented in either the controlling area or the company
code.

How to fix this error?

Enter either a controlling area or a company code.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K5022 - Enter a controlling area or a company code. ?

  The SAP error message K5022 ("Enter a controlling area or a company code") typically occurs when you are trying to perform a transaction related to controlling (CO) without specifying the necessary organizational units, specifically the controlling area or company code. This error is common in various SAP transactions that require these parameters to be defined.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Input: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not entered a controlling area or company code in the relevant fields of the transaction.
  Incorrect Configuration: The controlling area or company code may not be properly configured in the system.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the controlling area or company code.
  Transaction Context: The transaction being executed may not be correctly set up to recognize the controlling area or company code.
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Required Fields: Ensure that you enter the controlling area and/or company code in the appropriate fields before executing the transaction.
  Check Configuration: Verify that the controlling area and company code are correctly configured in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP system.
  User Authorizations: Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to access the controlling area or company code. If not, contact your SAP security administrator to grant the required permissions.
  Transaction Settings: If you are using a custom transaction or report, ensure that it is correctly set up to accept the controlling area and company code as input parameters.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: The error can occur in various transaction codes related to controlling, such as KSB1 (Actual Line Items), KOB1 (Order Line Items), etc.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on controlling area and company code settings.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the K5022 error and proceed with your transaction in SAP.