How To Fix PMMO_DISTRIBUTION020 - Invalid controlling area &1: skip group &2

PMMO_DISTRIBUTION020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PMMO_DISTRIBUTION - Messages for Distribution in PMMO

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Invalid controlling area &1: skip group &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PMMO_DISTRIBUTION020 - Invalid controlling area &1: skip group &2 ?

  The SAP error message PMMO_DISTRIBUTION020, which states "Invalid controlling area &1: skip group &2," typically occurs in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) or when dealing with controlling areas in SAP. This error indicates that there is an issue with the controlling area specified in the system, particularly in relation to a skip group.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Controlling Area: The controlling area specified in the error message does not exist or is not valid for the current transaction or context.
  Skip Group Issues: The skip group mentioned in the error may not be correctly configured or may not correspond to the specified controlling area.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the controlling area settings, such as missing or incorrect settings for the skip group.
  Master Data Issues: The master data related to the controlling area or skip group may be incomplete or incorrect.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Controlling Area: Verify that the controlling area specified in the error