How To Fix EM10002 - Cost center &1 does not exist in the company code specified

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EM10 - Messages for Transfer Posting via Serial Number

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Cost center &1 does not exist in the company code specified

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EM10002 - Cost center &1 does not exist in the company code specified ?

  The SAP error message EM10002 indicates that a specified cost center does not exist in the company code you are trying to use. This error typically arises during transactions that involve cost centers, such as posting costs or creating internal orders.
  Cause:
  
  Cost Center Not Created: The cost center you are trying to use has not been created in the specified company code.
  Incorrect Company Code: The cost center exists, but it is not assigned to the company code you are using in your transaction.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the cost center code or company code entered in the transaction.
  Inactive Cost Center: The cost center may have been marked as inactive or deleted.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Cost Center: Check if the cost center exists in the system for the specified company code. You can do this by navigating to the cost center master data in SAP:
  
  Use transaction code KS03 (Display Cost Center) and enter the cost center and company code to see if it exists.
  
  
  
  Create Cost Center: If the cost center does not exist, you will need to create it:
  
  Use transaction code KS01 (Create Cost Center) to create a new cost center in the appropriate company code.
  
  
  
  Check Company Code Assignment: If the cost center exists but is not assigned to the company code:
  
  You may need to assign the cost center to the correct company code or create a new cost center for the desired company code.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry: Double-check the cost center and company code entered in your transaction for any typographical errors.
  
  
  Check Status: If the cost center is inactive, you may need to reactivate it or create a new active cost center.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KS01: Create Cost Center
  KS02: Change Cost Center
  KS03: Display Cost Center
  KSH1: Create Cost Center Group
  KSH2: Change Cost Center Group
  KSH3: Display Cost Center Group
  
  
  
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify cost centers in the system.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's SAP support team for specific guidelines related to cost center management.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EM10002 error and successfully proceed with your transaction.