How To Fix KR327 - Enter a controlling area and a group that are compatible

KR327 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KR - Archiving Reports and Utilities

• Message number: 327

• Message text: Enter a controlling area and a group that are compatible

What causes this issue?

To select the line items to be archived you entered
<DS:GLOS.3526C18AAFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>group</> &V1&. Group &V1&
belongs to <DS:GLOS.3526B5D3AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>controlling area
</> &V2&. In addition, one of the following applies:
You have not entered a controlling area
You entered a different controlling area
You entered more than one controlling area

System Response

The system rejects the entry, as the selection is either contradictory
or is not unique.

How to fix this error?

Check that you have entered the correct controlling area. If this is
the case, choose a group that belongs to the controlling area entered.
Check that you have entered the correct group. If this is the case,
delete the chosen controlling area and enter controlling area &V2&.
For further information on the correct input of groups or sets, see the
F1 help for the <DS:DE.COOM_ARC_SETNAME>"Group or set"</> field.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

KR327 - Details

• The SAP error message KR327 ("Enter a controlling area and a group that are compatible") typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) module transactions, particularly when dealing with cost centers, internal orders, or other controlling-related objects. This error indicates that there is a mismatch between the controlling area and the group you are trying to use.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Incompatible Controlling Area and Group: The controlling area you are trying to use is not compatible with the group you have selected. This could be due to:
  
  The controlling area not being assigned to the group.
  The group being configured to work with a different controlling area.
  
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system where the controlling area and the group settings are not aligned.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: Sometimes, the error can arise from simple data entry mistakes, such as selecting the wrong controlling area or group.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP and