How To Fix KG222 - Controlling area "&" is not valid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KG - CO-PA Planning

• Message number: 222

• Message text: Controlling area "&" is not valid

What causes this issue?

You cannot transfer objects in controlling area "&V1&" to Profit Center
Accounting (EC-PCA). When you transfer data from CO-PA to EC-PCA,
values must be specified for the characteristics "Controlling area",
"Company code", and "Profit center". It may occur that one or more of
these fields is blank because you did not explicitly specify a value
for them and if they were not derived in planning.

How to fix this error?

Leave this object out of the selection criteria.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KG222 - Controlling area "&" is not valid ?

  The SAP error message KG222 indicates that the controlling area specified in a transaction or report is not valid. This error typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) module transactions, where a controlling area is required for processing.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Controlling Area: The controlling area specified 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.
  Inactive Controlling Area: The controlling area may be inactive or not assigned to the company code being used.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the controlling area code entered.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Controlling Area:
  
  Check if the controlling area exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the controlling area configuration in SAP (Transaction code: OX19).
  Ensure that the controlling area is correctly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the controlling area. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Check Company Code Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the controlling area is assigned to the relevant company code. You can check this in the configuration settings (Transaction code: OX19).
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the controlling area code entered in the transaction for any typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OX19: Define Controlling Area
  OX16: Assign Company Code to Controlling Area
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to controlling areas.
  User Roles: Review user roles and profiles to ensure proper access rights are granted.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the KG222 error message in SAP.