How To Fix KE126 - Controlling area & is not assigned to an operating concern

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE -

• Message number: 126

• Message text: Controlling area & is not assigned to an operating concern

What causes this issue?

No operating concern is assigned to controlling area &V1&.
Consequently, you cannot maintain value field assignments for this PA
transfer structure in controlling area &V1&.

System Response

You cannot assign value fields.

How to fix this error?

You must assign controlling area &V1& before you can maintain a PA
transfer structure.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE126 - Controlling area & is not assigned to an operating concern ?

  The SAP error message KE126 indicates that a controlling area is not assigned to an operating concern. This error typically occurs in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when you are trying to execute a transaction that requires a valid assignment between the controlling area and the operating concern.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the controlling area you are working with has not been linked to an operating concern in the system. This assignment is necessary for the system to know how to handle the data related to profitability analysis.
  Solution:
  To resolve the KE126 error, you need to assign the controlling area to the appropriate operating concern. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: 
  SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Controlling -> Profitability Analysis -> Account-Based CO-PA -> Assign Controlling Area to Operating Concern
  
  
  
  
  Assign the Controlling Area:
  
  In the configuration screen, you will see a list of controlling areas and operating concerns.
  Select the controlling area that is causing the error.
  Assign it to the appropriate operating concern.
  
  
  
  Save the Changes:
  
  After making the assignment, save your changes.
  
  
  
  Check for Additional Settings:
  
  Ensure that all necessary settings related to the operating concern and controlling area are correctly configured, including the settings for the characteristics and value fields.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the assignment, try to execute the transaction again to see if the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  You can use transaction code OKKP to manage controlling area settings.
  Transaction code KE52 can be used to check the operating concern settings.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on Profitability Analysis and the configuration of controlling areas and operating concerns.
  
  
  
  Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Consulting SAP Notes:
  
  If the issue persists, consider checking SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to the KE126 error.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KE126 error and ensure that your controlling area is properly assigned to an operating concern.