Message type: E = Error
Message class: KO - Master data for CO orders
Message number: 228
Message text: Enter controlling area
The order you entered does not exist.
The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.
Enter an existing order.
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KO228
- Enter controlling area ?The SAP error message KO228, which states "Enter controlling area," typically occurs when a user attempts to perform a transaction related to controlling (CO) without specifying a controlling area. The controlling area is a key organizational unit in SAP that is used for cost accounting and controlling purposes.
Cause: Missing Controlling Area: The most common cause of this error is that the controlling area field is left blank in the transaction you are trying to execute. Incorrect Configuration: The controlling area may not be properly configured in the system, or the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the controlling area. Transaction Context: The transaction you are trying to execute may require a controlling area to be specified, and it is not being passed correctly from the previous screen or context.
Solution: Enter Controlling Area: When prompted with the KO228 error, simply enter the appropriate controlling area in the designated field. This is usually
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