How To Fix AU096 - Client &, & &: Cost center not maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AU - FI-AA utility program error messages

• Message number: 096

• Message text: Client &, & &: Cost center not maintained

What causes this issue?

The cost center for depreciation simulation is not maintained for
&V2& &V3& in client &V1&.

System Response

There is no takeover of cost center and business area into table
ANIA for the depreciation simulation.

How to fix this error?

If necessary, you can maintain the cost center and the business area
in the depreciation simulation data.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AU096 - Client &, & &: Cost center not maintained ?

  The SAP error message AU096 ("Client &, & &: Cost center not maintained") typically occurs when you are trying to post a transaction that requires a cost center, but the cost center is not maintained or is not valid in the system for the specified client or company code.
  Cause:
  
  Cost Center Not Defined: The cost center you are trying to use has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Client: The cost center may exist in a different client than the one you are currently working in.
  Cost Center Status: The cost center may be inactive or not available for the period in which you are trying to post.
  Missing Assignment: The cost center may not be assigned to the relevant controlling area or company code.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Cost Center Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code KS01 (Create Cost Center) or KS02 (Change Cost Center) to verify if the cost center exists.
  Ensure that the cost center is defined for the correct controlling area and is active.
  
  
  
  Verify Client:
  
  Ensure you are working in the correct client. You can check the client number in the SAP GUI at the top right corner.
  If the cost center exists in another client, you may need to switch to that client or create the cost center in your current client.
  
  
  
  Check Cost Center Status:
  
  Ensure that the cost center is active and available for the posting period. You can check this in the cost center master data.
  
  
  
  Assignment to Controlling Area:
  
  Ensure that the cost center is assigned to the correct controlling area and company code. You can check this in the cost center master data.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the cost center or its configuration, consult with your finance or controlling team to ensure that the cost center is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KS01: Create Cost Center
  KS02: Change Cost Center
  KS03: Display Cost Center
  KSB1: Cost Centers: Actual Line Items
  KSBP: Cost Centers: Plan Line Items
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on cost center accounting and configuration.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify cost centers.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AU096 error and successfully post your transaction.