How To Fix KT278 - Check the master data in controlling area &

KT278 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KT - RK Message Table Maintenance

• Message number: 278

• Message text: Check the master data in controlling area &

What causes this issue?

You want to assign a currency type other than "10" ("&V2&") to
controlling area &V1&. This is only possible when the controlling area
contains no objects, such as cost centers, in which cost center
currency differs from company code currency. Data discrepancies may
occur if this is ignored.

System Response

The SAP System allows the indicator to be activated without a check.

How to fix this error?

Check all account assignment objects in controlling area &V1&. If you
find any objects in which object currency differs from company code
currency, you must change the currency type back to "10".

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KT278 - Check the master data in controlling area & ?

  The SAP error message KT278 ("Check the master data in controlling area &") typically indicates that there is an issue with the master data in the controlling area specified in the error message. This error often arises in the context of cost center accounting, internal orders, or other controlling-related transactions.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Master Data: The controlling area may not have the necessary master data set up, such as cost centers, internal orders, or profit centers.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as incorrect assignments or missing relationships between controlling objects.
  Inactive Master Data: The master data might be inactive or not available for the specified controlling area.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or view the master data in the specified controlling area.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the controlling area settings that prevent the system from recognizing the master data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Master