How To Fix KS151 - Control location &1 is not intended for country &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KS - RK-S Master Data Maintenance

• Message number: 151

• Message text: Control location &1 is not intended for country &2

What causes this issue?

The tax jurisdiction &v1& you entered is not provided for the country
&v2& of the cost center company code.

System Response

You cannot make this entry.

How to fix this error?

Correct your entries.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KS151 - Control location &1 is not intended for country &2 ?

  The SAP error message KS151, which states "Control location &1 is not intended for country &2," typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) and profitability analysis (CO-PA) when there is a mismatch between the control location (such as a cost center or internal order) and the country specified in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issues: The control location (e.g., cost center) may not be configured to be used in the specified country. This can happen if the control location is set up for a specific country and the transaction is being processed for a different country.
  Master Data Settings: The master data for the control location may not be correctly maintained, leading to inconsistencies.
  Country-Specific Settings: There may be country-specific settings in the controlling area that restrict the use of certain control locations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Control Location Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the control location (e.g., cost center) in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the control location is correctly assigned to the intended country.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the control location to ensure it is set up correctly for the country in question.
  If necessary, update the master data to include the correct country.
  
  
  
  Adjust Country-Specific Settings:
  
  Review any country-specific settings in the controlling area that may be affecting the control location.
  Make adjustments as needed to allow the control location to be used for the specified country.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring control locations and handling country-specific settings.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and master data, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like KS01 (Create Cost Center), KS02 (Change Cost Center), or KS03 (Display Cost Center) to manage cost centers.
  Configuration Path: The configuration for controlling can typically be found under SPRO -> Controlling -> Cost Center Accounting -> Master Data -> Cost Center -> Define Cost Center.
  Error Logs: Check the error logs or application logs for more detailed information about the error and any related issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KS151 error and ensure that your control locations are correctly configured for the intended countries.