KM110 - Controlling area & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KM - Error messages for Profit Center Accounting

• Message number: 110

• Message text: Controlling area & does not exist

What causes this issue?

You have not created controlling area &V1&.

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?

Check your entry. You can display the list of existing controlling areas
using the function "Possible entries".

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KM110 - Controlling area & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message KM110 indicates that the controlling area specified in a transaction does not exist in the system. This error typically arises in the context of controlling (CO) module transactions, where a controlling area is required for various operations such as cost center accounting, internal orders, or profit center accounting.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Controlling Area: The controlling area specified in the transaction does not match any existing controlling area in the system.
  Inactive Controlling Area: The controlling area may exist but is not active or has been deactivated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified controlling area.
  Configuration Issues: The controlling area may not be properly configured in the system, or there may be inconsistencies in the configuration.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Controlling Area:
  
  Check the controlling area specified in the transaction. Ensure that it is correctly entered and matches the existing controlling areas in the system.
  You can view existing controlling areas by navigating to SPRO > Controlling > General Controlling > Master Data > Controlling Area > Define Controlling Area.
  
  
  
  Check Activation:
  
  Ensure that the controlling area is active. If it has been deactivated, you may need to reactivate it.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the controlling area. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the controlling area to ensure that all necessary parameters are set correctly. This includes checking the assignment of company codes to the controlling area.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on managing controlling areas and resolving related issues.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may encounter this error in various transaction codes related to controlling, such as KSB1 (Cost Centers: Actual Line Items), KO01 (Create Internal Order), etc.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user roles are correctly assigned to allow access to the controlling area.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the KM110 error in SAP.