How To Fix CTE_FIN_POSTING015 - Posting failed due to missing cost object.

CTE_FIN_POSTING015 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Posting failed due to missing cost object.

What causes this issue?

The cost object information is missing on allocation level.

System Response

How to fix this error?

There are known root causes for this issue all of which are
configuration errors that need to be resolved in your SAP or Concur
system:
The cost object does not exist in the SAP system or was deleted:
Check for cost objects in the SAP system.
The cost object was not written on allocation level during the expense
report creation:
Check your Concur configuration settings to make sure
an allocation form is used
and
the copy down of the cost object information exists
The cost object wasn't selected by the end user:
Check the selection in your Concur system.
No cost object field mapping exists:
Check the settings in the <LS>Financial Posting</> wizard of your SAP
system.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

CTE_FIN_POSTING015 - Details

• The SAP error message CTE_FIN_POSTING015 indicates that a posting has failed because a required cost object is missing. This error typically occurs in the context of financial postings, particularly when dealing with cost accounting or internal orders.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Cost Object: The transaction you are trying to post requires a cost object (such as a cost center, internal order, or project) that has not been specified or is not available in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the cost object may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not recognizing the cost object during the posting.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry, such as entering an incorrect or non-existent cost object.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions on the use of cost objects, and the document type being used may not allow