How To Fix KM881 - Controlling area has been converted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 881

• Message text: Controlling area has been converted

What causes this issue?

The control entries for Profit Center Accounting for the controlling
areas have been converted.
This affects the user-specified profit center report currency and the
indicator of whether data should be stored in the transaction
currency.
The old profit center ledgers (Release < 3.0) were deactivated.

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 the settings once more under "Environment -> COAr settings" in
Customizing.
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KM881 - Controlling area has been converted ?

  The SAP error message KM881 indicates that the controlling area has been converted, which typically means that the controlling area has undergone a change in its configuration or structure, such as a conversion from one type of controlling area to another. This can happen during system upgrades, migrations, or when changes are made to the organizational structure.
  
  Cause:
  
  Controlling Area Conversion: The controlling area may have been converted from one type to another (e.g., from a classic controlling area to a new format).
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the controlling area, such as master data or transaction data that is not aligned with the new structure.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in the configuration settings of the controlling area that are not compatible with existing data or processes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings of the controlling area to ensure they are correctly set up according to the new structure.
  Data Consistency