How To Fix KN211 - Controlling area & does not contain cost object &

KN211 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KN - Reporting for Costing

• Message number: 211

• Message text: Controlling area & does not contain cost object &

What causes this issue?

Controlling area &V1& does not contain cost object &V2&.

System Response

You cannot call up the cost object report.

How to fix this error?

Check your entries. To select a cost object via matchcode, select the
<LS>Possible entries</> function.

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KN211 - Details

• The SAP error message KN211 indicates that a controlling area does not contain the specified cost object. This error typically arises in the context of cost accounting and controlling modules within SAP, particularly when trying to post transactions or perform activities that involve cost objects (like cost centers, internal orders, etc.) that are not properly assigned to the controlling area.
  
  Cause:
  
  Cost Object Not Assigned: The cost object (e.g., cost center, internal order) you are trying to use is not assigned to the controlling area specified in the transaction.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the controlling area may not include the cost object in question.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry, such as using the wrong controlling area or cost object.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the cost object may not be correctly set up or may be missing.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Cost Object Assignment:
  
  Go to the configuration settings