How To Fix CM_EHFND_LOC_MIG012 - Cost center &1 does not exist in controlling area &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EHFND_LOC_MIG -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Cost center &1 does not exist in controlling area &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_EHFND_LOC_MIG012 - Cost center &1 does not exist in controlling area &2 ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHFND_LOC_MIG012 indicates that a cost center specified in a transaction does not exist in the specified controlling area. This error typically arises during processes that involve cost center assignments, such as during the migration of data or when trying to post transactions that reference a cost center.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Cost Center: The cost center you are trying to use has not been created in the specified controlling area.
  Incorrect Controlling Area: The cost center may exist, but it is not assigned to the controlling area you are referencing.
  Data Migration Issues: If you are migrating data from another system or from legacy data, there may be discrepancies in the cost center definitions.
  Inactive Cost Center: The cost center might exist but could be inactive or marked for deletion.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Cost Center: Check if the cost center exists in the specified controlling area. You can do this by navigating to the cost center master data in SAP (Transaction Code: KS03).
  Create Cost Center: If the cost center does not exist, you will need to create it in the appropriate controlling area (Transaction Code: KS01).
  Check Assignments: Ensure that the cost center is assigned to the correct controlling area. You can check this in the cost center master data.
  Review Migration Data: If this error occurs during data migration, review the migration data to ensure that all cost centers are correctly defined and mapped to the appropriate controlling areas.
  Check for Inactive Cost Centers: If the cost center exists but is inactive, you may need to reactivate it or create a new active cost center.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KS01: Create Cost Center
  KS02: Change Cost Center
  KS03: Display Cost Center
  
  
  Controlling Area Configuration: Ensure that the controlling area is properly configured and that all necessary cost centers are created and assigned.
  Authorization Issues: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or create cost centers in the specified controlling area.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to cost center management or migration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message CM_EHFND_LOC_MIG012 and ensure that your cost center data is correctly set up in SAP.