How To Fix KE300 - No operating concern has been assigned to controlling area &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE -

• Message number: 300

• Message text: No operating concern has been assigned to controlling area &

What causes this issue?

The system derives controlling area &V1& from company code &V2&. There
is no operating concern assigned to this controlling area.

System Response

Processing terminated.

How to fix this error?

Assign controlling area &V1& to a valid operating concern in Customizing
under "Organization -> Assignments -> Controlling".

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 KE300 - No operating concern has been assigned to controlling area & ?

  The SAP error message KE300 ("No operating concern has been assigned to controlling area &") typically occurs in the Controlling (CO) module when you attempt to perform a transaction that requires an operating concern, but none has been assigned to the specified controlling area. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to create or post to a CO document.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the controlling area you are working with does not have an operating concern assigned to it. An operating concern is a key organizational unit in SAP CO that is used for Profitability Analysis (CO-PA). Without an operating concern, the system cannot process CO-related transactions.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to assign an operating concern to the controlling area. 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 -> Define Operating Concern
  
  
  
  
  Define an Operating Concern:
  
  If you do not have an operating concern defined, you will need to create one. Click on "New Entries" and fill in the required fields to create a new operating concern.
  
  
  
  Assign the Operating Concern to the Controlling Area:
  
  After defining the operating concern, navigate to:
  SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Controlling -> Profitability Analysis -> Account-Based CO-PA -> Assign Operating Concern to Controlling Area
  
  Here, you can assign the operating concern to the relevant controlling area. Select the controlling area and the operating concern you want to assign.
  
  
  
  Save Your Changes:
  
  After making the necessary assignments, save your changes.
  
  
  
  Test the Transaction Again:
  
  Go back to the transaction that was causing the error and try to execute it again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  You may use transaction codes like OKKP (for controlling area settings) and KE52 (to change operating concern) for easier navigation.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring operating concerns and controlling areas.
  
  
  
  Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Consulting with SAP Basis or CO Consultant:
  
  If you are unsure about making these changes or if the issue persists, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis team or a CO consultant for further assistance.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KE300 error and continue with your CO-related transactions.