How To Fix KN015 - Controlling area & does not exist

KN015 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KN - Reporting for Costing

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Controlling area & does not exist

What causes this issue?

The controlling area you entered does not exist in the system.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KN015 - Controlling area & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message KN015 indicates that the controlling area specified in a transaction does not exist in the system. This error typically arises when you are trying to perform a transaction that requires a valid controlling area, such as when creating or modifying cost center data, internal orders, or other controlling-related objects.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Controlling Area: The controlling area specified in the transaction does not match any existing controlling area in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The controlling area may not have been properly configured or may have been deleted.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified controlling area.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the controlling area code entered in the transaction.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Controlling Area:
  
  Check the controlling area code you are using in the transaction. Ensure that it is correct and matches the existing controlling areas in the system.
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