How To Fix KW365 - Choose template from controlling area & and environment &.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KW - CO-ABC Activity-Based Costing

• Message number: 365

• Message text: Choose template from controlling area & and environment &.

What causes this issue?

Sub-templates must originate from the same controlling area and
environment as the higher-level template.

System Response

The template cannot be saved as it is.

How to fix this error?

Select a corresponding sub-template.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KW365 - Choose template from controlling area & and environment &. ?

  The SAP error message KW365 ("Choose template from controlling area & and environment &.") typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) when a user is trying to create or process a controlling document, and the system cannot find a suitable template for the specified controlling area and environment.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Template: The most common cause of this error is that there is no template defined for the specified controlling area and environment in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The controlling area or environment may not be correctly configured, or the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the templates.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data or configuration settings that prevent the system from retrieving the appropriate template.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Template Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP and verify that the templates for the specified controlling area and environment are correctly defined.
  You can check this in the SAP GUI by navigating to the relevant configuration path (e.g., SPRO -> Controlling -> General Controlling -> Templates).
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Template:
  
  If no template exists, you may need to create a new template for the controlling area and environment.
  If a template exists but is not functioning correctly, consider modifying it or creating a new one based on the existing configuration.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the templates. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on setting up templates in the controlling area.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OKB9 (for maintaining templates) or OKB0 (for displaying templates) to manage templates in the controlling area.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches that may address this issue.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups for additional insights and solutions shared by other users who may have encountered the same error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the KW365 error and implement a suitable solution.