How To Fix KK253 - No year-dependent data exists for CO area & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KK -

• Message number: 253

• Message text: No year-dependent data exists for CO area & &

What causes this issue?

The data assigned to a controlling area is saved with reference to a
fiscal year. In your case, the assignment of the fiscal year to the
controlling area was deleted.

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?

Notify your system administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KK253 - No year-dependent data exists for CO area & & ?

  The SAP error message KK253: No year-dependent data exists for CO area & & typically occurs in the Controlling (CO) module when you are trying to access or process data that is expected to be year-dependent, but the system cannot find any relevant data for the specified Controlling area and year.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Data: The most common cause is that there is no year-dependent data set up for the specified Controlling area. This could be due to:
  
  Data not being maintained for the specified year.
  The year in question has not been opened for posting.
  The data might have been archived or deleted.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the Controlling area may not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of expected data.
  
  
  Incorrect Period: The period you are trying to access may not be valid or may not have been defined in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Data Availability:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., KSB1, KOB1) and check if there is any data for the specified Controlling area and year.
  Ensure that the data has been posted for the relevant year.
  
  
  
  Open the Year:
  
  If the year is closed for posting, you may need to open it in the system. This can typically be done in the configuration settings under the Controlling area settings.
  
  
  
  Maintain Year-Dependent Data:
  
  If there is no data, you may need to enter or maintain the necessary year-dependent data for the Controlling area. This can involve creating cost centers, internal orders, or other relevant objects.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the Controlling area to ensure that everything is set up correctly. This includes checking the fiscal year variant and ensuring it aligns with your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on maintaining year-dependent data in the CO module.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KSB1 (Cost Centers: Actual Line Items), KOB1 (Orders: Actual Line Items), and others that may help you analyze the data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or maintain data in the specified Controlling area.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in the Controlling module.