How To Fix CO857 - Cost center & is invalid

CO857 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CO - PPC order processing messages

• Message number: 857

• Message text: Cost center & is invalid

What causes this issue?

The cost center which you have entered is not valid.

System Response

Check whether you have entered the cost center correctly. If necessary,
correct your entry.
If you have entered the correct cost center, check whether
the validity period of the cost center is sufficient,
the cost center type allows production,
you can post actual costs to the cost center.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CO857 - Cost center & is invalid ?

  The SAP error message CO857 indicates that the cost center you are trying to use is invalid. This can occur in various transactions related to controlling (CO) where cost centers are involved, such as during the posting of costs or when creating internal orders.
  Causes of CO857 Error
  
  Inactive Cost Center: The cost center may be inactive or not available for the period in which you are trying to post.
  Incorrect Cost Center: The cost center code may have been entered incorrectly, leading to the system not recognizing it.
  Master Data Issues: The cost center master data may not be properly set up or may be missing required information.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the cost center.
  Company Code Issues: The cost center may not be assigned to the company code you are working with.
  
  Solutions to CO857 Error
  
  
  Check Cost Center Status:
  
  Go to the cost center master data (Transaction code: