How To Fix PFO1021 - No control entry exists for kind/type combination: kind &1, type &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PFO1 - Messages for Portfolio Assignment

• Message number: 021

• Message text: No control entry exists for kind/type combination: kind &1, type &2

What causes this issue?

No entry exists in the control data table for the specified
type/category combination.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PFO1021 - No control entry exists for kind/type combination: kind &1, type &2 ?

  The SAP error message PFO1021 indicates that there is no control entry for a specific combination of "kind" and "type" in the system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Payroll or Financial modules, where certain configurations or control entries are required for processing.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of a control entry for the specified "kind" and "type" combination in the relevant configuration tables. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Configuration: The necessary control entries have not been set up in the system.
  Incorrect Data Entry: The kind/type combination being referenced may be incorrect or not defined in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, the transport may not have included the necessary entries.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements, they may not have been properly configured.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PFO1021 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration transaction (e.g., SPRO) and navigate to the area where the control entries for the specific kind/type are defined.
  Ensure that the required entries exist for the combination of kind and type that is causing the error.
  
  
  
  Create Missing Entries:
  
  If the entries are missing, create them according to the business requirements. This may involve defining new control entries in the relevant tables.
  
  
  
  Verify Data:
  
  Check the data being processed to ensure that the kind/type combination is correct. If there are typos or incorrect values, correct them.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help notes related to the specific module you are working with to understand the required configurations.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, verify that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the module, you may need to use specific transaction codes to access configuration settings (e.g., SPRO for configuration, PA30 for employee data in HR).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to the PFO1021 error.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the PFO1021 error in your SAP system.