How To Fix CNVA_20310_CHECK014 - An inactive cost center was found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNVA_20310_CHECK -

• Message number: 014

• Message text: An inactive cost center was found

An inactive cost center was found. A conversion with inactive cost
centers is not possible. The cost center has to be activated or deleted
before the controlling area can be changed. After the conversion, the
cost center can be deactivated again. For more information, see SAP Note
365092.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNVA_20310_CHECK014 - An inactive cost center was found ?

  The SAP error message CNVA_20310_CHECK014 indicates that an inactive cost center was found during a transaction or process that requires active cost centers. This error typically arises in the context of controlling (CO) or financial accounting (FI) when trying to post transactions that involve cost centers that are not currently active.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Cost Center: The primary cause of this error is that the cost center being referenced in the transaction is marked as inactive in the system. This can happen if the cost center has been closed or deactivated for a specific period or for certain types of postings.
  Date Issues: The cost center may be inactive for the date of the transaction being processed. Cost centers can be set to be active only for certain periods.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the controlling module that restrict the use of certain cost centers.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Cost Center Status:
  
  Go to the cost center master data (Transaction code: KS03).
  Enter the cost center number and check its status. If it is inactive, you will need to reactivate it if appropriate.
  
  
  
  Reactivate Cost Center:
  
  If the cost center should be active, you can reactivate it using transaction code KS02 (Change Cost Center).
  Ensure that the cost center is set to active for the relevant periods.
  
  
  
  Review Posting Date:
  
  Ensure that the posting date of the transaction falls within the active period of the cost center. If the cost center is inactive for the date of the transaction, you may need to adjust the posting date or the cost center's active period.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the status of the cost center or whether it should be active, consult with your finance or controlling team to understand the business rules regarding cost center usage.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, review the configuration settings in the controlling module to ensure that there are no restrictions on the use of cost centers.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Cost Center Master Data: Understanding how cost centers are created, activated, and deactivated is crucial for managing financial transactions in SAP.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KS01: Create Cost Center
  KS02: Change Cost Center
  KS03: Display Cost Center
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on cost center management and error handling.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify cost center data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error CNVA_20310_CHECK014 and ensure that your transactions can proceed without issues related to inactive cost centers.