How To Fix KT281 - Maintain the currency type/currency in controlling area &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KT - RK Message Table Maintenance

• Message number: 281

• Message text: Maintain the currency type/currency in controlling area &

What causes this issue?

Currency type and/or currency are not maintained in controlling area
&V1&. Consistency checks cannot be made.

System Response

Processing is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the currency or currency type in controlling area &V1&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KT281 - Maintain the currency type/currency in controlling area & ?

  The SAP error message KT281 ("Maintain the currency type/currency in controlling area") typically occurs when there is an issue with the configuration of currency settings in the controlling area of your SAP system. This error indicates that the system is unable to find the necessary currency type or currency settings for the specified controlling area.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The controlling area may not have been properly configured with the required currency type and currency settings.
  Incorrect Currency Type: The currency type specified in the transaction may not be defined in the controlling area.
  Inactive Controlling Area: The controlling area might be inactive or not properly set up.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry where the currency type is specified.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KT281 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Controlling Area Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to SPRO (SAP Reference IMG) > Controlling > General Controlling > Master Data > Maintain Controlling Area.
  Ensure that the controlling area is correctly configured with the appropriate currency type and currency.
  
  
  
  Define Currency Types:
  
  In the same configuration path, check if the currency types are defined.
  Ensure that the currency type (e.g., 10 for company code currency, 20 for controlling area currency) is correctly assigned to the controlling area.
  
  
  
  Check for Active Status:
  
  Ensure that the controlling area is active and not in a locked state.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Data:
  
  If the error occurs during a specific transaction, review the data being entered to ensure that the correct currency type is being used.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or Controlling module expert.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Currency Types: In SAP, currency types are used to differentiate between various currencies used in financial transactions (e.g., local currency, group currency).
  Controlling Area: A controlling area is an organizational unit in SAP that represents a closed system for cost accounting. It can contain one or more company codes.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OX19 (for maintaining controlling areas) and OX15 (for defining currency types).
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.