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


CTE_FIN_POSTING012 - Overview

  • 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.

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  • 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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CTE_FIN_POSTING012 - Details

  • 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

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