How To Fix KT364 - Critical transport: Control indicator in controlling area

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KT - RK Message Table Maintenance

• Message number: 364

• Message text: Critical transport: Control indicator in controlling area

What causes this issue?

You want to transport the control indicators in controlling area &V1&.
These indicators include <DS:TX.CO_OM_ALLEW>All currencies</>.
Transporting this indicator can result in serious data inconsistencies
in the target system if:
As a result of the transport, the indicator is changed in the target
system <ZH>and</>
In the target system, you already planned or made account assignments to
CO objects (cost centers or orders, for example).

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?

If the target system already contains transaction data for CO objects
from the controlling area, you should carry out the transport only if
this does <ZH>not</> change the indicator in the target system.
You can check the status of the indicator in Customizing under:
<LS>Controlling -> General Controlling -> Production Start-Up
Preparation -> Set "Update All Currencies" Indicator</>.
Choose <LS>Display indicator</>.
<ZH>Note</>
Note that the entries displayed are the fiscal years <ZH>as of</> which
the indicator is active or inactive. This status is valid until a new
entry is made.
&EXAMPLES&
The target system already contains control indicators for year 1, year
4, and year 10. The following validity periods then exist:
Control indicator for year ,,Validity Period ,,All currencies
Year 1 ,,Year 1 - Year 3 ,,X
Year 4 ,,Year 4 - Year 9 ,,X
Year 10 ,,Year 10 - 9999 ,,X
If the source system also contains an entry for the fiscal year 7, for
which the indicator is inactive, transporting the indicator would lead
to the following:
Year 1 ,,Year 1 - Year 3 ,,X
Year 5 ,,Year 4 - Year 6 ,,X
Year 7 ,,Year 7 - Year 9 ,,
Year 10 ,,Year 10 - 9999 ,,X
For the period year 7 to year 9, the indicator would not be active in
the target system.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KT364 - Critical transport: Control indicator in controlling area ?

  The SAP error message KT364, which states "Critical transport: Control indicator in controlling area," typically occurs during the transport of changes related to controlling (CO) area settings in SAP. This error indicates that there is a critical issue with the control indicators in the controlling area that needs to be addressed before the transport can proceed.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Inconsistent Control Indicators: The control indicators in the controlling area may not be consistent with the settings in the target system. This can happen if the transport request includes changes that conflict with existing configurations.
  Missing Authorizations: The user attempting to perform the transport may not have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the controlling area settings.
  Transport Layer Issues: There may be issues with the transport layer configuration that prevent the transport from being processed correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KT364 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Control Indicators:
  
  Review the control indicators in both the source and target systems. Ensure that they are consistent and that the settings in the target system are appropriate for the changes being transported.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Request:
  
  Check the transport request for any inconsistencies or conflicts. If necessary, you may need to adjust the transport request to ensure that it aligns with the target system's configuration.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user performing the transport has the necessary authorizations to make changes to the controlling area. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify and adjust authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. SAP frequently releases notes that provide solutions or workarounds for known issues.
  
  
  
  Manual Adjustment:
  
  If the transport cannot be completed due to critical issues, you may need to manually adjust the settings in the target system to match the source system before attempting the transport again.
  
  
  
  Transport Management System (TMS) Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration of the Transport Management System (TMS) to ensure that it is set up correctly and that there are no issues with the transport routes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for detailed information on controlling area settings and transport management.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to seek advice from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error and the steps you have taken to resolve it.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the underlying cause of the KT364 error in your SAP system.