How To Fix KZ030 - Enter a controlling area, company code, or plant

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KZ - Cost Object Repetitive Mfg / Process Mfg

• Message number: 030

• Message text: Enter a controlling area, company code, or plant

What causes this issue?

You must enter a controlling area and a company code in the master
record.

How to fix this error?

If you enter a plant, the system will find the company code and the
controlling area from it.
If you enter a company code, the system will find the controlling area
automatically.
If you enter a controlling area and a company code, the company code
must be assigned to that controlling area.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KZ030 - Enter a controlling area, company code, or plant ?

  The SAP error message KZ030 ("Enter a controlling area, company code, or plant") typically occurs when a user attempts to execute a transaction or report that requires specific organizational data, but that data has not been provided or is incomplete. This error is common in modules related to Controlling (CO) and Financial Accounting (FI).
  Cause:
  
  Missing Input: The user has not entered a controlling area, company code, or plant in the selection screen of the transaction.
  Incorrect Configuration: The organizational structure may not be properly configured in the system, leading to missing associations between controlling areas, company codes, and plants.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the required organizational units.
  Transaction-Specific Requirements: Certain transactions may require specific organizational data that has not been provided.
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Required Data: Ensure that you fill in the required fields for controlling area, company code, or plant in the selection screen before executing the transaction.
  Check Configuration: Verify that the controlling area, company code, and plant are correctly configured in the system. You can check this in the following paths:
  
  For controlling area: SPRO ? Controlling ? General Controlling ? Master Data ? Controlling Area ? Define Controlling Area.
  For company code: SPRO ? Financial Accounting ? Financial Accounting Global Settings ? Company Code ? Define Company Code.
  For plant: SPRO ? Logistics General ? Logistics Basic Data ? Define Plant.
  
  
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the specified controlling area, company code, or plant. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific transaction you are trying to execute for any additional requirements or prerequisites.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: The error can occur in various transaction codes, especially those related to CO (Controlling) and FI (Financial Accounting).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message KZ030.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the importance of entering the correct organizational data when executing transactions in SAP.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for further assistance.