How To Fix KG835 - If you want to use profit centers, you must enter a controlling area

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KG - CO-PA Planning

• Message number: 835

• Message text: If you want to use profit centers, you must enter a controlling area

What causes this issue?

You have defined the characteristic "Profit center" or "Partner profit
center" in the current planning layout.
You therefore need to specify a controlling area in the general data
selection, so that the profit center can be checked for validity in
planning.
You can only enter a fixed value or a variable with mandatory
replacement for the controlling area.

How to fix this error?

If you want to plan profit centers, specify a controlling area.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KG835 - If you want to use profit centers, you must enter a controlling area ?

  The SAP error message KG835 indicates that when you are trying to work with profit centers, you need to specify a controlling area. This error typically arises in the context of controlling (CO) module transactions where profit center accounting is involved.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the system requires a controlling area to be defined in order to manage and report on profit centers. The controlling area is a key organizational unit in SAP that represents a closed system for cost accounting. Without a controlling area, the system cannot determine how to allocate costs and revenues to profit centers.
  Solution:
  To resolve the KG835 error, you need to ensure that a controlling area is specified in your transaction. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Check the Transaction: Ensure that you are in the correct transaction where profit centers are being used. For example, if you are creating or modifying a cost center or internal order, make sure you are in the right context.
  
  
  Enter a Controlling Area:
  
  If you are in a transaction that requires a controlling area, look for a field labeled "Controlling Area" and enter the appropriate controlling area code.
  If you are unsure of the controlling area to use, consult with your SAP administrator or finance team to determine the correct one.
  
  
  
  Configuration Check: If you are consistently encountering this error, it may be worth checking the configuration settings in the SAP system:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) and navigate to Controlling > Profit Center Accounting > Master Data > Define Profit Center.
  Ensure that the profit centers are correctly assigned to a controlling area.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that your user profile has the necessary authorizations to access the controlling area and profit center data.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Profit Center Accounting: This is a part of the SAP Controlling module that allows organizations to analyze their profitability by different segments (profit centers).
  Controlling Area: This is a key organizational unit in SAP that defines the structure for cost accounting. It can encompass multiple company codes but must be consistent in terms of the chart of accounts and fiscal year variant.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KSB1 (Report: Actual Line Items for Cost Centers) or KP06 (Change Plan Data for Cost Centers) where profit centers might be involved.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KG835 error and continue with your SAP transactions involving profit centers.