How To Fix KR206 - In controlling area & there are no versions for the selection

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KR - Archiving Reports and Utilities

• Message number: 206

• Message text: In controlling area & there are no versions for the selection

What causes this issue?

You have selected certain (plan) versions. In addition, you have
entered the controlling area <(>&<)>V1&. Hoewever, there are no
versions in this controlling area that meet your selection criteria.

How to fix this error?

Check the version selection and the controlling area. Note that the
selected versions may exist for other controlling areas but not for the
controlling area <(>&<)>V1&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KR206 - In controlling area & there are no versions for the selection ?

  The SAP error message KR206 typically indicates that there are no valid versions available for the selection criteria you are using in the Controlling (CO) module. This error can occur in various transactions related to cost center accounting, internal orders, or other CO-related activities.
  Cause:
  
  No Versions Defined: The most common cause is that there are no versions defined for the controlling area you are working with. Versions are used in SAP to manage different scenarios (e.g., actual, plan, forecast).
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria you are using may not match any existing versions. This can happen if you are trying to access a version that has not been created or is not active.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view certain versions.
  Data Not Loaded: If the data has not been loaded or updated for the selected version, it may lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Version Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the controlling area and check if versions are defined. You can do this by navigating to:
  
  SPRO ? Controlling ? General Controlling ? Versions ? Define Versions.
  
  
  Ensure that the required versions (e.g., actual, plan) are created and active.
  
  
  
  Review Selection Criteria:
  
  Double-check the selection criteria you are using in the transaction. Make sure that you are selecting a valid version that exists in the system.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the versions. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  Ensure that the data for the selected version has been loaded correctly. If you are working with planning data, make sure that the planning run has been executed.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more specific guidance related to the transaction you are using.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: The error may occur in various transaction codes such as KSB1 (Cost Centers: Actual Line Items), KSPP (Cost Center Planning), or others related to CO.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the KR206 error and implement the appropriate solution.