How To Fix KT119 - Enter a controlling area and a business area

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KT - RK Message Table Maintenance

• Message number: 119

• Message text: Enter a controlling area and a business area

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KT119 - Enter a controlling area and a business area ?

  The SAP error message KT119 ("Enter a controlling area and a business area") typically occurs when you are trying to perform a transaction that requires both a controlling area and a business area to be specified, but one or both of these fields are left blank.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Input: The most common cause is that the user has not entered a controlling area or a business area in the relevant transaction screen.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system where the controlling area or business area is not properly set up or linked.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or select the controlling area or business area.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter Required Fields: Ensure that you fill in both the controlling area and the business area fields in the transaction you are trying to execute. 
  
  Controlling Area: This is typically a unit within an organization that is responsible for controlling costs and revenues.
  Business Area: This represents a specific area of operations within the organization.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration: If you are sure that you have entered the required fields but still receive the error, check the configuration settings in the SAP system:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for controlling areas and business areas to ensure they are correctly defined and linked.
  Use transaction codes like OX19 (for business area) and OX02 (for controlling area) to verify settings.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the controlling area and business area. You may need to contact your SAP security administrator to check your roles and permissions.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help in managing controlling areas and business areas, such as:
  
  KSB1: Display actual line items for a cost center.
  KOB1: Display actual line items for an order.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  Training: If you are new to SAP, consider training sessions or resources that cover the basics of controlling areas and business areas to better understand their significance in financial reporting and controlling.
  
  
  By ensuring that both fields are filled out correctly and checking the configuration and authorization settings, you should be able to resolve the KT119 error.