Like AndreaC1 mentioned in this post, a Control Number (box D) is used by many payroll departments to identify a W-2 in their system. If your W-2 doesn't have one, it's ok to leave it blank.
Please refer to the article below.
I have no box D or Control Number on my W-2
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