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

KT281 - Overview

• 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 >