How To Fix /SAPPCE/PNV201 - CO version for CPR in controlling area &1 has not been maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPPCE/PNV -

• Message number: 201

• Message text: CO version for CPR in controlling area &1 has not been maintained

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPPCE/PNV201 - CO version for CPR in controlling area &1 has not been maintained ?

  The SAP error message /SAPPCE/PNV201 CO version for CPR in controlling area &1 has not been maintained typically indicates that a controlling version (CO version) for the Cost Planning and Reporting (CPR) has not been set up for the specified controlling area in the system. This can occur when you are trying to execute a transaction or report that requires a CO version, but the necessary configuration has not been completed.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The CO version for the specified controlling area has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Controlling Area: The controlling area specified in the transaction may not be correctly set up or may not exist.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or maintain the CO version.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check CO Version Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: Controlling -> Cost Center Accounting -> Master Data -> Cost Center -> Maintain Cost Center.
  Check if the CO version is maintained for the controlling area in question.
  
  
  
  Maintain CO Version:
  
  If the CO version is missing, you will need to create or maintain it.
  Use transaction code OKKP to access the controlling area settings.
  Ensure that the CO version is defined for the controlling area. You may need to create a new version if it does not exist.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and maintain the CO version.
  You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify and adjust user roles if necessary.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to Cost Center Accounting and CO version maintenance for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, re-run the transaction or report that triggered the error to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OKKP - Maintain Controlling Area
  KP06 - Change Plan Data for Cost Centers
  KP26 - Change Plan Data for Activity Types
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  SAP Community: You can also search the SAP Community forums for discussions related to this error message, as other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the CO version is properly maintained for the specified controlling area.