How To Fix AY149 - Cost center / activity type does not exist for &1 &2 in fiscal year &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AY - Deprec. simulation - maint. module (AIPS) /gen. master data

• Message number: 149

• Message text: Cost center / activity type does not exist for &1 &2 in fiscal year &3

What causes this issue?

As origin, you have entered cost center &V1& and activity type &V2& in
fiscal year &V3&. The individual objects exist, but the object 'cost
center - activity type in year &V3&' does not exist.

System Response

This is only a warning that you have not yet used 'cost center -
activity type in year &V3&.'

How to fix this error?

Check your entries.
For the takeover of data from your previous system, it is not required
that 'cost center - activity type in year &V3&' exists. The data is
not required for cost accounting, but is needed for the proof of origin
for assets.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AY149 - Cost center / activity type does not exist for &1 &2 in fiscal year &3 ?

  The SAP error message AY149 indicates that the system cannot find a specified cost center or activity type for a given combination in the specified fiscal year. This error typically arises during processes such as posting costs, creating internal orders, or executing reports that involve cost centers and activity types.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Cost Center/Activity Type: The cost center or activity type you are trying to use does not exist in the system for the specified fiscal year.
  Incorrect Fiscal Year: The fiscal year you are referencing may not be valid for the cost center or activity type.
  Master Data Not Maintained: The necessary master data for the cost center or activity type may not have been created or activated.
  Data Deletion: The cost center or activity type may have been deleted or marked as inactive.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified cost center or activity type.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Cost Center/Activity Type: Verify that the cost center and activity type exist in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction codes (e.g., KS03 for cost centers, KL03 for activity types).
  Verify Fiscal Year: Ensure that the fiscal year you are using is correct and that the cost center/activity type is valid for that year.
  Create/Activate Master Data: If the cost center or activity type does not exist, you may need to create it using the appropriate transaction codes (e.g., KS01 for creating cost centers, KL01 for creating activity types).
  Check for Deletion: If the cost center or activity type was deleted, you may need to restore it or create a new one.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the cost center and activity type. This may involve checking user roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KS01: Create Cost Center
  KS02: Change Cost Center
  KS03: Display Cost Center
  KL01: Create Activity Type
  KL02: Change Activity Type
  KL03: Display Activity Type
  
  
  Master Data Maintenance: Ensure that all relevant master data is maintained correctly in the system.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files for additional context on cost centers and activity types.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the AY149 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.