How To Fix A5104 - Cost centers could not be updated.

A5104 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: A5 - Summarization in Investment Management

• Message number: 104

• Message text: Cost centers could not be updated.

What causes this issue?

An error occurred while the system was trying to update cost centers in
the summarization database. Probably the system could not determine the
controlling area for one or more cost centers.

System Response

Update is not carried out.

How to fix this error?

Check the data delivered. See the error list for more information about
the errors that occurred.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message A5104 - Cost centers could not be updated. ?

  The SAP error message A5104, which states "Cost centers could not be updated," typically occurs during the posting of financial transactions, such as when trying to post an invoice or a journal entry that involves cost centers. This error indicates that the system was unable to update the cost center information in the relevant financial documents.
  Causes of Error A5104
  
  
  Inactive Cost Center: The cost center you are trying to use may be inactive or not available in the system for the period in which you are trying to post the transaction.
  
  
  Missing Master Data: The cost center may not have been properly set up in the system, or there may be missing master data that is required for the transaction.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to post to the specified cost center.
  
  
  Period Closing: The posting period may be closed, preventing any updates to cost centers for that period.
  
  
  Configuration