How To Fix KR605 - Controlling area & was not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KR - Archiving Reports and Utilities

• Message number: 605

• Message text: Controlling area & was not found

What causes this issue?

An error occurred when reading the data for controlling area &V1&.
Business processes probably exist for this controlling area, although
the controlling area does not exist.

System Response

The program ends the processing.

How to fix this error?

If required, restart the archiving, excluding controlling area &V1&
from the archiving process.
Check the data for controlling area &V1&. Create controlling area &V1&,
to be able to activate the business processes for this controlling
area.

Procedure for System Administrators

Search in table CBPR for entries with KOKRS = "&V1&" (for example,
using transaction SE16). You can then get the numbers of the business
processes affected from the PRZNR field.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KR605 - Controlling area & was not found ?

  The SAP error message KR605 indicates that the specified controlling area does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs when you are trying to perform a transaction or report that requires a valid controlling area, but the system cannot find the one you specified.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Controlling Area: The controlling area you are trying to use may have been entered incorrectly, or it may not exist in the system.
  Inactive Controlling Area: The controlling area might exist but is not active or has been deactivated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified controlling area.
  Configuration Issues: The controlling area may not be properly configured in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Controlling Area:
  
  Verify that the controlling area you are trying to use is correctly entered. Check for any typographical errors.
  Use transaction code OKKP to view the list of controlling areas and confirm that the specified controlling area exists.
  
  
  
  Activate the Controlling Area:
  
  If the controlling area exists but is inactive, you may need to activate it. This can typically be done in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the controlling area. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Configuration Check:
  
  If you are a system administrator, check the configuration settings for the controlling area in the SAP system. Ensure that it is set up correctly and linked to the appropriate company codes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on managing controlling areas and resolving related issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OKKP - Display/Change Controlling Area
  OBY6 - Assign Company Code to Controlling Area
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to controlling areas.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the KR605 error in your SAP system.