How To Fix KT137 - Controlling area & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KT - RK Message Table Maintenance

• Message number: 137

• Message text: Controlling area & does not exist

What causes this issue?

No controlling area exists for the key &V1&.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Select a valid controlling area.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KT137 - Controlling area & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message KT137 indicates that the controlling area specified in a transaction does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) module transactions, where a controlling area is required for various operations such as cost center accounting, internal orders, or profit center accounting.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Controlling Area: The controlling area specified in the transaction does not match any existing controlling area in the system.
  Inactive Controlling Area: The controlling area may 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:
  
  
  Verify Controlling Area:
  
  Check the controlling area specified in the transaction. Ensure that it is correctly entered and matches the existing controlling areas in the system.
  You can view existing controlling areas by navigating to SPRO > Controlling > General Controlling > Master Data > Controlling Area.
  
  
  
  Check Activation:
  
  Ensure that the controlling area is active. You can check this in the configuration settings for controlling areas.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the controlling area. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  If the controlling area is newly created, ensure that all necessary configurations are completed. This includes settings for cost centers, internal orders, and other related master data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on managing controlling areas and resolving related issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OKKP (Controlling Area) to manage and view controlling area settings.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  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 and resolve the KT137 error in SAP.