How To Fix C%101 - Entry combination invalid, enter a correct combination.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C% -

• Message number: 101

• Message text: Entry combination invalid, enter a correct combination.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C%101 - Entry combination invalid, enter a correct combination. ?

  The SAP error message "C%101 Entry combination invalid, enter a correct combination" typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) or Financial Accounting (FI) when a user attempts to post a transaction that involves a combination of account assignments that is not valid according to the system's configuration.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Account Assignment: The combination of cost center, internal order, or other account assignment elements does not exist or is not valid for the specified transaction.
  Missing Master Data: The required master data (e.g., cost centers, profit centers, internal orders) may not be set up or may be inactive.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the controlling area or company code may not allow the specific combination of account assignments.
  Posting Period Issues: The posting period may be closed, preventing any new entries from being made.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to post to the specified account assignment.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Account Assignments: Verify that the account assignments (e.g., cost center, internal order) you are using are valid and active. Ensure that they exist in the system.
  Review Master Data: Ensure that all necessary master data is created and active. You can check this in the relevant transaction codes (e.g., KS03 for cost centers).
  Configuration Review: Consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the settings for the controlling area or company code allow the combination you are trying to use.
  Posting Period: Check if the posting period is open. You can do this in the transaction code OB52 to see the allowed posting periods.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to post to the specified account assignments. This can be checked with the security team or through transaction SU53 to analyze authorization failures.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  KS03: Display Cost Center
  KO03: Display Internal Order
  OB52: Maintain Posting Periods
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for the specific module (CO or FI) to understand the valid combinations of account assignments.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.