How To Fix CTE_FIN_POSTING012 - Posting failed. Cost center &1 does not exist for &2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CTE_FIN_POSTING - ERP - Concur Integration: FIN Postings

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Posting failed. Cost center &1 does not exist for &2.

What causes this issue?

The cost object entered in the expense report doesn't exist for the
posting date.

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?

Select a different cost object.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CTE_FIN_POSTING012 - Posting failed. Cost center &1 does not exist for &2. ?

  The SAP error message CTE_FIN_POSTING012 indicates that a posting attempt has failed because the specified cost center does not exist for the specified controlling area. This error typically arises during financial postings or when trying to allocate costs in the Controlling (CO) module.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Cost Center: The cost center specified in the posting does not exist in the system for the controlling area being used.
  Incorrect Controlling Area: The cost center may exist, but it is not assigned to the controlling area specified in the posting.
  Inactive Cost Center: The cost center might exist but is inactive or has been marked for deletion.
  Data Entry Error: There could be a typographical error in the cost center code or the controlling area.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Cost Center: Check if the cost center exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the cost center master data (Transaction Code: KS03).
  Check Controlling Area Assignment: Ensure that the cost center is assigned to the correct controlling area. You can check this in the cost center master data.
  Activate Cost Center: If the cost center is inactive, you may need to activate it or create a new one if it has been deleted.
  Correct Data Entry: Double-check the cost center and controlling area codes for any typographical errors.
  Consult with Configuration Team: If you are unsure about the configuration or if the cost center should exist, consult with your SAP configuration team or a functional consultant.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  KS01: Create Cost Center
  KS02: Change Cost Center
  KS03: Display Cost Center
  
  
  Controlling Area: Ensure that the controlling area is correctly set up and that the cost center is assigned to it.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or modify cost center data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solution to resolve it.