How To Fix KA116 - Enter a valid controlling area

KA116 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KA - CO Overhead Costs: Overhead, Accrual Calculation

• Message number: 116

• Message text: Enter a valid controlling area

What causes this issue?

Controlling area &V1& is stored in the system for this process, but it
has not been defined.

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?

Either
enter a controlling area which does exist, or
maintain the data for controlling area &V1&

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KA116 - Enter a valid controlling area ?

  The SAP error message KA116, which states "Enter a valid controlling area," typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action related to controlling (CO) that requires a valid controlling area, but the system cannot find or recognize the specified controlling area. This can happen in various transactions related to cost center accounting, internal orders, or other controlling-related activities.
  Causes of Error KA116
  
  Invalid Controlling Area: The controlling area entered does not exist in the system or is not correctly configured.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified controlling area.
  Incorrect Configuration: The controlling area may not be assigned to the company code or may not be properly set up in the system.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a typographical error in the controlling area code entered by the user.
  Inactive Controlling Area: The controlling area may be inactive or not available for the current period.
  
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