How To Fix BK033 - Cost centers and orders are not active in &

BK033 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BK - Create, Display, Reverse Controlling Document

• Message number: 033

• Message text: Cost centers and orders are not active in &

What causes this issue?

Neither cost centers nor orders are active in controlling area &V2&,
fiscal year &V1&. This means that no cost allocations are possible.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Check for errors in the fields controlling area and/or posting date.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BK033 - Cost centers and orders are not active in & ?

  The SAP error message BK033 indicates that cost centers and/or orders are not active in the specified period or for the specified company code. This error typically arises when you attempt to post a transaction to a cost center or internal order that is not currently active, which can happen for various reasons.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Cost Center/Order: The cost center or internal order you are trying to use is not active in the specified period. This can occur if the cost center or order has been closed or if it has not been set up for the current fiscal year.
  Period Locking: The posting period may be closed for the company code, preventing any postings to cost centers or orders.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data configuration for the cost center or order, such as missing or incorrect settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Cost Center/Order Status:
  
  Go to the transaction code KS03 (Display Cost